| Last updated on March 10, 2009 |
IBRRC is dedicated to mitigating human impact on aquatic birds and other wildlife, worldwide. This is achieved through emergency response, education, research, and planning.
Description:
IBRRC is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization established for the treatment of aquatic birds that are sick, injured, oiled, or orphaned. It is through this program that we are not only able to care for local aquatic birds but can advance our skills and capabilities to apply to oil spills.
History:
In January 1971, two tankers collided beneath the Golden Gate Bridge spilling 900,000 gallons of crude oil into San Francisco Bay. Very little was known about oiled bird care at that time. Nonetheless, volunteers from all over the bay area showed up to help care for the 7,000 oiled birds collected and despite their well-intentioned attempts, only 300 birds survived.
Within months, a small group of professionals formed the International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC). The primary goals were to develop oiled wildlife cleaning and rehabilitation techniques, promote ongoing research and provide oiled wildlife response management capabilities during oil spills.
Contact people:
Main office number: (707) 207-0380
Office fax number: (707) 207-0395
Address:
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4369 Cordelia Road
Fairfield, CA 94534
(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.ibrrc.org
Directions:
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From Berkeley/San Francisco:
Take 80 East to the 680 Benicia/Green Valley Road exit
Take first exit: Green Valley Road
Right at stop (becomes Lopes Road)
Continue to the next stop sign & turn left on Cordelia Road
Continue on Cordelia Road – .7 mile. The. . . (more)
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: NA
Nearest Bus Stop: NA |
Miscellaneous Information
| Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency? |
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No others
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| What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency? |
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18 years old
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| Is your agency wheelchair accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20? |
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No
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