Conservation
Oil Spill Recovery
The Galveston Bay Foundation is currently on standby for oil spill response in the Galveston Bay area. For more information regarding the 2010 Gulf oil spill, we have provided the resources below...
Latest information on the 2010 Gulf oil spill
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for oil spill trajectories
Deepwater Horizon Unified Command for latest info on the multi-agency and organizational response
NOAA fishery closures
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for environmental data (air & water quality)
Gulf oil spill FAQs
Report an oil sighting in Texas
Contact the Texas General Land Office Oil Spill Reporting Number at (800)832-8224, or visit their Oil Spill Prevention and Response Program webpage.
Report an oil sighting elsewhere
-On shores: (866)448-5816
-On wildlife: (866)557-1401
-Or to discuss spill-related damage: (800)440-0858
Volunteering
Please note: Several organizations are registering volunteers to assist with spill recovery efforts. Please understand that volunteers are only asked to register. Volunteers will be contacted when an appropriate opportunity is available for assistance.
-Galveston Bay area volunteer signup for GBF's "Bay Area Response Team"
-Louisiana volunteer signup with Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
-For volunteer opportunities throughout the Gulf regarding the recent Gulf oil spill, please call the Deepwater Horizon Response Volunteer Request line at (866)448-5816.
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