Help Clean the Gulf Oil Spill
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This list is the result of one West Coast person feeling helpless in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
The focus of the list is to provide like-minded individuals with a "go to" place for information on cleanup efforts in the Gulf, and who best to contact to get involved. With so many nonprofits working to ameliorate the devastating effects of the spill, it's hard to know which organizations are poised to act rapidly.
This list is not intended as a forum for pointing fingers or outlining the wrongful causes of the spill, but to offer immediate and sound options for those wishing to participate in the cleanup effort.
The websites listed are among the heavy hitters of successful environmental stewardship. These organizations share solid insights for getting involved, whether it be financially, physically, or politically.
Check out the following web pages and help reverse the effects of this environmental disaster, which is destroying ecosystems, causing massive pollution to waterways and devastating communities.
We can make a difference.
- {{{2}}} (visit) ~ The Natural Resources Defense Council is the leader in defending the earth's natural resources. The mission statement says it all: "NRDC's mission is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends." NRDC.org guides members to take action by donating time, materials and funds in a collaborative effort to preserve our planet.
- {{{2}}} (visit) ~ Greenpeace is an international organization driven by volunteer members to prevent the collapse of Earth's fragile ecosystems and habitat.
- {{{2}}} (visit) ~ Outlines the environmental negligence and opportunities for positive change at one of the world's largest petroleum/petrochemical companies. ChangeCheveron.org identifies the problems and solutions of the oil giant's business practices and provides a grassroots forum for individuals to voice their concerns and get involved.
- {{{2}}} (visit) ~ Local and national opportunities for individuals wishing to explore, restore, protect, and enjoy the planet and its limited natural resources. Click here for quick tips on taking action.
- {{{2}}} (visit) ~ The World Wildlife Fund provides information and resources for making contributions and responding to the offshore clean-up effort. The site informs us that three-quarters of the U.S. waterfowl population uses or migrates through the Deepwater oil spill area.
- {{{2}}} (visit) ~ Provides "how to" resources for volunteer opportunities and trainings on a national and gulf-wide level.
See the post about this list on the AboutUs weblog.
