Many people want to donate money to help wildlife affected by the Gulf Oil Spill.
This message was posted today on the National Wildlife Rehabilitators website.
Q: How can I donate money or supplies for the BP Oil Spill?

A: BP is required by United States law to pay for ALL cleanup costs, including care of wildlife, related to the Gulf Oil Spill, so donations to directly help these specific efforts are not required or accepted.

However, donations* to your local wildlife rehabilitator or wildlife center are always welcome and much appreciated. Local wildlife rehabilitators can use monetary or supply donations, or sponsorships to future training opportunities. Wildlife rehabilitators legally cannot charge for rehabilitation services when orphaned or injured wildlife is brought to them, but they can accept monetary and supply donations. Neither the states nor the federal government funds wildlife rehabilitation efforts, thus donations to your local wildlife care facilities are needed and contribute directly to providing care for wildlife in need.