Wildlife Center of Texas Oiled Wildlife Response Workshop WildlifeCenterofTexas.org Sign Up Today The Wildlife Center of Texas will be providing an oiled wildlife response training workshop on Friday, February 28, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Natural Resource Center - Room 1003, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX. The workshop is sponsored by the Texas General Land Office Oil Spill Prevention and Response Division with additional support from Martin Operating Partners, Valero Terminaling and Distribution Company, and Corpus Christi Area Oil Spill Control Association (CCAOSCA). Koch Pipeline Company will be generously providing lunch for all attendees. Directions to 6300 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 can be found HERE. The purpose of the workshop is to certify and train personnel that are interested in assisting The Wildlife Center of Texas Oiled Wildlife Response Team during a spill. Certification and training are required for anyone who may participate in any role during an oiled wildlife response. The workshop will cover topics such as the effects of oil on wildlife, initial intake and exam of oiled wildlife, an introduction to OSHA training, wildlife rehabilitations role in Incident Command System, and actual hands on cleaning of oiled feathers in which participants will practice by washing an unoiled white duck. We would like for all permitted wildlife rehabilitators and trainees, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, state wildlife officials, industry environmental personnel, local veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, as well as interested citizens to participate in this training. There is no cost for the workshop but space is limited. Please register via email at [email protected]. Wildlife Center of Texas 7007 Old Katy Road Houston, TX 77024 Winter hours: 7 Days a week 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WildlifeCenterofTexas.org Links About Us Make a Donation Found Injured or Orphaned Wildlife? Map & Driving Directions Contact Us
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:24:16 +0000
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