There is an oil leak the size of Delaware in the Gulf of Mexico. That's big. It's around 130 miles by 70 miles, and as of this morning, at least 23 sea turtles had washed ashore on the coast of Missisippi. Fishing has been banned from Louisiana to Florida. And by the way, the oil leak hasn't even been stopped yet. It isn't over.
So what can YOU do to help? It doesn't matter where you live. You can still help. From the The Huffington Post, some simple things you can do:
Follow the CrisisCamp Twitter List. This is a compilation of non-profit organizations and individuals updating on the oil leak and what you can do to help.
Send Barack Obama a message via National Wildlife Federation: Speak Up for Urgent Need to Restore Louisiana's Coastal Wetlands.
Twitter-ers to Follow:
This isn't going to go away. The leak is still gushing. It does not matter where you live-- this impacts you. It's impacting businesses, restaurants, wildlife, tourism, and the economy in general. Do what you can. A donation of just $5 can make a world of difference.
If you live in an effected area: To report oiled wildlife, please call 1-866-557-1401 and leave a message. Messages will be checked hourly. To discuss spill related damage, please call 1-800-440-0858. To report oiled shoreline or request volunteer information, please call 1-866-448-5816.
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