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New England Wildlife Centers seek funds to build dedicated oil‑spill response facility
Summary
New England Wildlife Centers reported recent oil‑spill responses and training grants, detailed rehabilitation needs for oiled wildlife, and said it aims to open a specialized oil‑spill response building by the end of 2026 but remains roughly $500,000 short of the goal.
Zach (New England Wildlife Centers) and Dr. Patel Fria described coastal wildlife rehabilitation and the centers’ growing role in oil‑spill and disaster response. The centers operate two hospitals (Weymouth and Barnstable/Cape) and treat roughly 220–225 species with veterinary staff and specialized teams.
Zach said the centers have built…
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