How can I help with the oil spill in the Bay Area? Which organizations can I donate money to?

Question

Regarding the recent oil spill, i would like to know...

1)which organizations (environmental, etc) are taking iniciative?
2)is anyone suing the oil transport company or the oil company?
3)how can i help, which organization can i donate money to, or where can i volunteer.

I would really like to donate money $$$ to an organization that is taking iniciative against the oil transport company or the oil company. I think ultimately, its their responsibility, not the coast guards.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Organizations have been overwhelmed with offers of help by people wanting to volunteer to help counter the affects of the oil spill, so much so that most offers of volunteering has been turned away. Don't be discouraged -- persistence, and being ready to commit for the long haul, will lead you to long-term opportunities related to what's happened.

The Sierra Club of California should be able to direct your regarding what action is being taken, by themselves and by other organizations, regarding this oil spill.

Also see www.volunteermatch.org -- there are many environmental organizations on that database, including some serving the SF Bay Area, and they can further refer you to how to help.