Examples
Examples
In the map below, you can find examples of water protection measures within this topic. These actions are picked from the Bank of Actions - if you are interested to browse other water protection actions, visit the Bank of Actions.
Agriculture
Awareness raising
Hazardous materials
Littering etc.
Oil spill prevention
Research and monitoring
Shipping and boating
Stormwater management
Strategies and programs
Wastewater management
Other
Drainage basin
Voluntary oil spill containment training
Actor: City of Turku ● Year: 2011 ● Address: Puutarhakatu 1, Turku, Finland
The first voluntary oil spill containment training was organised for the staff of the City of Turku in 2010-2011.
Description
The training was organised together with the Southwest Finland Rescue Department (Varsinais-Suomen aluepelastulaitos) and WWF Finland. The training included teaching of theory and practical exercises.
Benefits
The Archipelago Sea with its numerous islands is an extremely challenging area from the oil spill containment’s point of view. The work must be quick and co-ordinated. In case of oil catastrophe the volunteer force is needed to help the authorities. By organising trainings, the number of volunteers is increased.
During the course the participants receive training on how to avoid consequences of oil spill, how to minimize them and what kind of effects the oil has on the environment. The individuals who have received the training can lead a group of about ten volunteers in oil spill containment operations.
Background information
The arranging of the training is a voluntary action in which the trainees are also volunteers.
Further information
Name: Olli-Pekka Mäki ● Email: olli-pekka.maki (a) turku.fi ● Web page: www.turku.fi
