The Global Oiled Wildlife Response Network (GOWRS) invited wildlife responders around the world to its webinar “Managing Oiled Wildlife Equipment Stockpiles,” the second webinar in the series “Preparing and Responding to Oiled Wildlife Incidents.” 46 people attended the webinar which looked at how equipment used for oiled wildlife response is managed to keep it at a state of readiness, so it can be deployed at a moment’s notice.
This webinar was the second of a series on Preparing and Responding to Oiled Wildlife Incidents. Over the course of the year, members of the GOWRS Network will present on more topics related to oiled wildlife response, preparedness, and rehabilitation. We plan to produce one webinar every three months or so and each webinar will be one hour in length, with a 45 minute presentation and 15 minutes reserved for questions.
Look out for more information on future webinars on our LinkedIn page or on this webpage.
The recording “Managing Oiled Wildlife Stockpiles” is available at the bottom of this page.
Our four presenters introduce us to the types of equipment that can be used for the different phases of wildlife responses, how they are stored and what work is done to ensure that the equipment is fit for purpose and ready to be deployed.
Chris Battaglia, Co-Founder and President of Focus Wildlife
Gabriel Juchimiuk, Veterinarian and Project Analyst at Aiuká
Sascha Regmann, General Manager at PRO Bird
Daniela Barreras-Biesot, Senior Technical Advisor at Sea Alarm/EUROWA Secretariat
Whether you’re a wildlife professional, student, or simply someone who cares about how we respond to crises affecting animals and ecosystems, this is your opportunity to learn more about what equipment is available for wildlife response
The GOWRS network is comprised of ten oiled wildlife emergency response organizations who speak with a unified voice on preparedness and response for oiled wildlife. Network members are spread throughout the globe and are internationally renowned for their work in assisting wildlife.