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.