Abstract

The public education booklet features an essay on prevention and control of oil spills. It is intended to provoke thought and action among industry, government, and the public that will lead to safer transport of oil, more effective ways of responding to oil spills, and less dependency on petroleum products. The essay is followed by a summary of environmental and biological effects of the spill accompanied by information on state and federal research, an overview of oil spill containment and cleanup technology, and a summary of significant state and federal legislative action. Also included is a list of other publications for readers who would like to explore in greater detail, different aspects of the spill.

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