Use of Funds

  • Provide critical local knowledge, expertise and feedback on response and mitigation plans to federal, state and local agencies.
  • Respond to and manage hotline calls, emails and volunteer requests.
  • Purchase protective gear, clean-up supplies and other equipment.
  • Work directly with their fisher and coastal communities as a trusted local source of information and action.
  • Conduct flyovers and physical inspections of impacted areas.
  • Document pre- and post- impact conditions using photos and videos and community interviews.
  • Develop and implement water monitoring plans for sampling and laboratory analyses.
  • Assess economic damage to estuaries and fishing communities.
  • Advocate for enhanced regulatory oversight of safety protocols and permitting procedures.
  • Establish, implement and manage long-term coordination and restoration efforts.
  • We currently hold donations for the Waterkeepers and they submit a brief form stating a requested amount and intended use and we wire them the funds.  Some of the specific items they've requested and received funds for include:
  • Protective gear (gloves, goggles, aprons, respirators).
  • FlipCams and GPS units to document pre-impact conditions as well as oiled conditions in anticipation of the Natural Resources Damages process.
  • Computers, internet boosters, and other accessories to enable communication from the field.