The April 20, 2010, Gulf of Mexico oil spill incident is dramatically impacting Louisiana's fragile wetlands and its residents. Audubon Nature Institute's animal care experts are working diligently to rehabilitate sea turtles and marine mammals. Help Audubon’s efforts to rescue, rehabilitate and successfully release stranded and injured sea turtles and marine mammals.

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Fundraisers That Help:

• Scales & Ales
  

  Join us for an unforgettable evening on September 24, 2010 as we celebrate the Aquarium's 20th Birthday! Your support of Scales & Ales will benefit Audubon’s Louisiana Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program (LMMSTRP), which is the state’s primary responder for rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing stranded and injured marine mammals and sea turtles.
  Order tickets online or call (504) 861-5107.

   
• Adopt A Sea Turtle and support Audubon's Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Response Fund.
   
• "Rescue Me" T-shirt. Fleurty Girl—a New Orleans-inspired collection of original shirt designs created by New Orleans native, Lauren Thom—is producing a limited edition "Rescue Me" sea turtle t-shirt. Net proceeds will be donated to LMMSTRP to support efforts to rescue, rehab and release sea turtles and marine animals.
   
• Petite Rouge
  JPAS presents PETITE ROUGE: A CAJUN RED RIDING HOOD, a new musical smoked in cajun hot sauce! A portion of opening weekend ticket sales (performances Sept 17, 18 & 19) will be donated to LMMSTRP to support the rescue and recovery of marine mammals and sea turtles affected by the Oil Spill. This family-friendly musical is on stage at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre Sept 17-October 3. Order tickets online today.
   
• Louisiana Audubon Wildlife Hotel Package
  Book the Louisiana Wildlife Package at the Windsor Court Hotel in Downtown New Orleans and support LMMSTRP with a $50 donation included in the package price. Book the Louisiana Wildlife Package today.
   
• Lee Michaels Preservation Bracelet
  Lee Michaels created the sterling silver Louisiana Preservation Bracelet to commemorate Louisiana’s environmental commitment, heritage, and culture. Ten percent of the proceeds from sales of the bracelet are committed to Audubon’s wildlife rehabilitation and protection efforts.
   

Audubon Partners

Read more about the many people and organizations who have partnered with Audubon to help the sea turtles and marine mammals affected by the April 20 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Host a Fundraiser

To learn more about coordinating a fundraiser for LMMSTRP, visit our Fundraising page.  All fundraisers must be approved by Audubon Nature Institute.