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THE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES PROGRAM

university of california, santa barbara

Present

Dr. Riki Ott

Author of Sound Truth and Corporate Myth$: The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

16 Years after Exxon Valdez: Lingering Effects of Oil on Public Health and the Environment

Monday, March 28^th, 2005

5:00-6:00 p.m. Bren Hall 1414

Dr. Riki Ott chronicles the long-lasting environmental harm to Prince William Sound, Alaska, and investigates the health problems suffered by many clean up workers. She will discuss the profound legacy of the Exxon Valdez oil spill on March 24, 1989, and the need to reshape our global energy future. Exxon’s spill provided a portal to understanding a startling truth: oil is much more toxic than we previously thought.

About Dr. Riki Ott- Since 1987 Dr. Riki Ott has dedicated her academic training in marine biology and toxicology to help the general public understand the effects of oil, mining and timber industry activities on water quality and marine and aquatic ecosystems. Her 2005 book frames a new understanding of oil toxicity to humans and wildlife from the stories of key witnesses and participants to this drama. Dr. Ott has helped citizens redefine business practices and government accountability to improve the general quality of life through environmental protection, social justice and economic stability. She has served on state appointed advisory or working groups, worked with many nonprofit organizations, testified often before Congress and the Alaska State Legislature, and received state and national recognition for her work.

Sound Truth and Corporate Myth$ (Dragonfly Sisters Press 2005) will be available for purchase in the courtyard from 4:30p.m.

For more information and book reviews visit www.soundtruth.info