About the BC SPCA Frequently asked questions Search this site How to contact us Home page - BC SPCA . In the event of an oil spill on our coast, the BC SPCA acts as the lead non-government agency, coordinating the efforts of wildlife groups in the rescue and rehabilitation of seabirds. Response planning and training seminars are offered regularly in coastal communities.
Emergency oiled bird response begins with training.
Volunteers from various backgrounds attend emergency oiled seabird response courses held twice a year by the Marine Oil Spill Work Force. This work force is made up primarily of Environment Canada - Canadian Wildlife Services, BC SPCA, Wildlife Rehabilitators Network of BC, and Wildlife Rescue Association environmental and wildlife experts. An Overview Trained volunteers help environmental and wildlife experts in collecting the injured birds and washing the birds. Oiled birds suffer from hypothermia and will often come to shore in search of a warm shelter. Volunteers work in teams to gather seabirds into towel-lined boxes.