A nonprofit, statewide, organization consisting of some 200 rehabilitators with the goal of improving the care of distressed wildlife in Connecticut.  Services include; networking, support, education, and oil spill response. The association helps to care for injured, diseased, or orphaned wildlife by trained, licensed volunteers, with the goal of releasing the animal back into the wild.  Licensing is through the State Department of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Bureau.  See also WILD WINGS, listed separately.