Oil Spills

DO NOT APPROACH ANY OILED WILDLIFE WHETHER IT IS ALIVE OR DEAD

Report an oil spill: 1-800-482-0777 (24 hours)

If you observed any wildlife that appears to be oiled call 1-877-OIL-BIRD (1-877-645-2473) with the following information:

  1. Name of person(s) who observed the oiled wildlife and their contact information
  2. Time, date, and location
  3. Whether the wildlife seemed dead or alive
  4. Any evidence of oil in the environment around the oiled wildlife

Any questions about MDIFW's Oil Spill program should be directed to:

Don Katnik
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
650 State St. Bangor, ME 04401-5654
207-941-4455 office
207-852-0167 cell
Donald.katnik@maine.gov