Oiled Wildlife Response
To report an oil spill, contact the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802
Help! I Found An Oiled Bird
If you have found an oiled or contaminated bird, DO NOT attempt to clean the bird or give it a bath. The process is far more complicated than portrayed in commercials. Keep the bird warm and call Tri-State at 302-737-9543 ext. 121 or your local wildlife rehabilitator immediately. Please leave decontamination to the professionals.
For Corporate Colleagues
If your team may encounter oiled wildlife, we offer seminars and hands-on workshops to help you prepare. Whether it’s understanding the roles of a response or preparing for possible volunteer roles, we can tailor a program for your unique needs.
Industry Partners
Is your organization part of the Incident Command System or in an area at risk for oiled wildlife? Refresh, learn, and get practical experience on what to do when oiled wildlife is found.
Agency & Government
Is your center ready to handle an oiled animal? What about 100 contaminated patients? Learn the complex medical and legal considerations of treating and decontaminating oiled animals, all while keeping patients and people safe.
Wildlife Responders
Pathway to Paraprofessional
Join the Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research team as a Paraprofessional Wildlife Rehabilitator and be ready when it matters most! Our specialized oil spill response program enlists the help of dedicated rehabbers in caring for oiled wildlife during environmental emergencies, blending collaboration with quality.
As a Tri-State paraprofessional, you’ll use your skills, certification, and confidence to support critical response efforts, giving affected birds, mammals, and reptiles a second chance.
When oil hits the water, it’s not just the shoreline that’s at risk—our feathered wildlife often suffers first and worst. In this podcast episode, Field Response Manager Dan Wilson takes us on a dive into the specialized efforts our response facility takes to protect and rehabilitate birds affected by oil spills. From initial rescue to cleaning and care, our team shares the delicate, often emotional work behind giving these animals a second chance.