Listen Live!! Gulf Interview with Tom McPhee, June 30 at 10 PM EST

Tom McPhee, Executive Director of the World Animal Awareness Society and Team Leader of the ALL EYES ON THE GULF Expedition (AEOTGE), will speak about the oil spill, wildlife affected and the AEOTGE.

The interview is at 10PM EST on WBZ as CBS News Radio station.  If you are not in the Boston area you can listen live by visiting http://www.WBZ.com and click on the red button  "Listen Live Now"

Remember to visit our website http://www.WA2S.org to follow our expedition on the map.

 

 

How You Can Help In The Gulf!!

The World Animal Awareness Society - WA2S.org is in the Gulf on a scientific expedition - ALL EYES ON THE GULF (AEOTG) Documenting the impact on the wildlife, as well as locating oiled or injured wildlife for the proper authorities to capture and rehabilitate.

Partnering organizations include:
* Kinship circle, who is providing support via FEMA certified disaster responders specializing in animal rescue.
http://www.KinshipCircle.org/
* EcoRigs.org, who is providing support via underwater footage around area oil rigs, EcoRigs is a non-profit made up of researchers, scientists, and biologists.
http://EcoRigs.org/
* Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration, who is providing support via aerial footage.
http://www.restoreecosystems.com/

If you are interested in becoming a partner in our expedition contact us at info@WA2S.org

To share the data quickly with the world WA2s.org is populating a Google map with photos, videos, volunteer daily logs and other information regarding this disaster and the wildlife in the regions.

Click on an icon on the map to see more...
Map Link: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&msa=0&msid=116805126026594259963.000488b4476038d72fd7e&source=embed&ll=29.568679%2C-88.632202&spn=2.713596%2C5.817261&z=8

Mr. Tom McPhee is currently in the Gulf as team leader of his second team of filmmakers, photojournalists, FEMA certified disaster responders, experienced animal rescuers, researchers, and concerned citizens in the "ALL EYES ON THE GULF" expedition to help chronicle this enormous disaster. The team is collecting visual data from ground and air levels. Team members also act as "spotters" of the affected wildlife and are assisting the Unified Area Command with locating the animals for their capture and care.

We have been communicating with various animal groups, marine biologists, scientists/researchers, government agencies, and universities who are assisting with our work and collaborating on our interactive map so that we can get ALL EYES ON THE GULF!

How You Can Help?
Donate at http://www.WA2S.org/
Spread the Word to your friends and the media, get your local paper or tv news to run a story.
Volunteer your home, your boat, or your expertise

Needs:
WA2S.org is in URGENT need of a Boat the sleeps 4-6 people
Go Pro Underwater Cameras with kits
Homes along the Gulf for our volunteers to stay
Donations to cover rental vehicles, fuel costs, boat
Other supplies for an extended stay in the regions

contact: info@WA2S.org

Follow Our Expedition In The Gulf

The WA2S.org All Eyes on the Gulf (AEOTG) expedition volunteer team members, led by Tom McPhee, have begun 2-days of intense wildlife documentation and spotter training in the Gulf of Mexico.  The World Animal Awareness Society and Kinship Circle have created a team that includes filmmakers, photojournalists, FEMA certified disaster responders, experienced animal rescuers, and concerned citizens.  Ady Gil has introduced two team members to the WA2S.org AEOTG Expedition; these members will allow WA2S.org access to the affected regions by boat or plane, as well as on land.  The initial team met on June 11, 2010 at 8AM at the Venice Marina.  Once training is completed, team members will be appointed designated areas along the coast to document the current conditions as they pertain to the wildlife in the region.  The team will collect visual data from ground and air levels.  Team members will also act as "spotters" of the affected wildlife and will be assisting the Unified Area Command with locating the animals for their capture and care.

Track the expedition on the map below:

View WA2S.org All Eyes On The Gulf Expedition in a larger map

Images from Day 1: July 11, 2010 in Buras Lousiana at the Fort Jackson Rescue Center

Thank you to Rachel Laskowski, dedicated volunteer for Kinship Circle and WA2S.org on the AEOTG expedition for capturing these images.

EYES ON THE GULF

The World Animal Awareness Society has 
"ALL EYES ON THE GULF".

Volunteer with the World Animal Awareness Society!!
WA2S.org is actively pursuing volunteers to help us document this devastation in the Gulf.  See our "Call To Action" in the Video below.  Please contact us today if you would like to join the WA2S.org on this Expedition.
Email: info@WA2S.org
Filmmakers should include:  samples or links to video/photographic work, a resume and any travel &/or time limitations, as well as any intangibles/extras you can bring to the expedition.

Other ways to help:  WA2S.org is in need of an RV/Motorhome.  It is difficult to make a complete list of needs for this expedition, therefore we would prefer monetary donations so that we can obtain only the items necessary to complete this mission.  Thank you! 

Above Video:  Thank you Melissa Lutomski and Carolyn Clifford - Ann Arbor, Mich. (WXYZ) - As thousands of gallons of oil continue to gush into the Gulf, A photojournalist from Ann Arbor is putting out a call to action.

Who is in the Gulf working with the Oiled Animals!?

The lead animal rescue group partnering with BP in the Gulf is Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research (http://www.tristatebird.org/) and they are working with International Bird Rescue Research Center (http://www.ibrrc.org/)  (see the video below - WA2S.org interview with Jay Holcomb of IBRRC:Oiled Bird Rehabilitation Center Press Conference) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. World Animal Awareness Society http://www.WA2S.org/ has been in the regions collecting the visual data specific to the human-animal interactions now occurring.

Find Oiled Animal/Bird Care Statistics here: 

http://www.ibrrc.org/gulf-oil-spill-birds-treated-numbers-2010.html

Note: These are the consolidated numbers of collected fish and wildlife that have been reported to the Unified Area Command from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS),
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), incident area commands, rehabilitation centers and other authorized sources operating within the Deepwater
Horizon/BP incident impact area. - source: http://www.ibrrc.org/

Learn More at http://www.DeepwaterHorizon.com 

To report injured or oiled wildlife individuals should call 866-557-1401.  Individuals should not attempt to capture the animal as is may result in injury to the person or the animal.


Stay Tuned to WA2S.org for Updates!!

 Help our efforts in the gulf regions with a donation today! 

Amazing Animal Antics

 Volunteer, Be On Stage, Come Enjoy the Show!! 

"Amazing Animal Antics" live at 7PM on Saturday May 29 in Frankenmuth, Michigan during Dog Bowl 2010! The show is the lead-in to an incredible Hot-Air Balloon Glow as dozens of beautiful hot-air balloons ascend into the night sky.

Be in the Show -- Do you have an animal that performs? Than we would like to showcase you and your animal in the show. You can sign up at the World Animal Awareness Society - WA2S.org Table at this event to perform on stage with your dog!!

Volunteer -- Volunteers are needed to help spread the word at Frankenmuth prior to the event and help in the audience during the show. We will also need a few people to help Tom on stage during the show. If you would like to help please meet at the stage no later than 3PM on Saturday May 29th. You can also visit the WA2S.org table earlier in the day to sign-up.

Come to the Show -- Come Enjoy the "Amazing Animal Antics"...Fun for the entire family!! 7PM The Stage at River Place Shops.

RSVP on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119164321457617&ref=mf

If you are unable to attend but would like to support the efforts of the World Animal Awareness Society - WA2S.org please visit our website at http://www.WA2S.org/ and click donate today!!

May 11, 2010 Induction of the Inaugural H.S. Visionaries Club

The inaugural Visionaries Club from Dearborn High School will be inducted and receive official credentials from Tom McPhee, Executive Director of the World Animal Awareness Society, on May 11, 2010.

Read More here: http://prlog.org/10652378 

Visit the WA2S.org to learn how you can get involved!!

 

WA2S.org to Survey Human/Animal Interactions in the Wake of the Oil Spill

Tom McPhee, Executive Director of the World Animal Awareness Society will be in the Gulf region on Wednesday to begin documenting the human - animal intersection that is now occurring after the tragic oil spill on April 20, 2010.  

Click here to read the Press Release:  http://prlog.org/10661347