The Refugio Oil Spill, One Year Later

June 14, 2016

KCRW 88.7 presents

The Refugio Oil Spill, One Year Later

A year ago, a corroded pipe operated by Plains All-American burst along the Gaviota Coast, a pristine coastline west of Santa Barbara. It released a river of crude oil into a creek that empties into the ocean at Refugio State Beach. The beach may be cleaned up, but the story of the Refugio oil spill is not over.

Join KCRW’s Jonathan Bastian as he leads a lively discussion with local environmental and oil experts on major issues like criminal and civil liability, wildlife restoration, pipeline regulation and the future of oil production along the Central Coast. Jonathan will be joined by:

David Valentine, UCSB Professor

Linda Krop, Chief Counsel at the Environmental Defense Center

Joe Armendariz, Executive Director of the Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association and the Santa Barbara Technology & Industry Association

For more information, visit http://events.kcrw.com/events/the-refugio-oil-spill-one-year-later/

TIMES: Tuesday, June 14, reception at 6:00 P.M., discussion at 7:00 P.M.

TICKETS: Free with RSVP

All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges. For all performances late seating is on a limited basis, or is not allowed at all once the performance begins. Please plan your arrival time accordingly.

BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 (V/TDD)