I remember reading a blog about a couple volunteering in the gulf coast.  They were working, setting up barriers to protect marsh land from the expected incoming oil.  Now I can't find it again.  Anyone have any ideas?

Have you tried the Escapees http://www.escapees.com/e-dov/ http://www.escapees.com/h4h/ http://www.nomadsumc.org/disaster_projects.htm http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/stories/army-of-volunteers-needed-for-gulf-oil-spill-cleanup http://suncoastpinellas.tbo.com/content/2010/jun/05/tampa-bay-captains-group-seeks-oil-spill-volunteer/ http://www.takepart.com/news/2010/04/30/the-gulf-coast-oil-leak-how-to-help Maybe one of these websites will be helpful.