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Mike Rosen
Mike Rosen is the editor of the graphic novel OIL AND WATER, written by Steve Duin,
drawn by Shannon Wheeler and published by Fantagraphics Books. During August 2010,
Mike led a group of 22 Oregonians to the Gulf Coast to “Bear Witness” to the BP oil spill.
A variety of stories were collected to shed light on the magnitude of the disaster and
to encourage a constructive response. In addition to OIL AND WATER, an educational
curriculum, “Just Below the Surface,” was produced with the Northwest Earth Institute,
and a documentary, “Beyond the Spill,” was produced by John Waller of Uncage the Soul
production. “Beyond the Spill” will be shown during Wordstock.
Mike obtained a PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering and since 2003 has
managed the Watershed Division for Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services.
In addition to his environmental work, Mike is a dedicated advocate for public education.
Mike lives in Portland with his wife Terri and children Ben, Elias and Emma.
Websites: www.pdx2gulfcoast.com
www.nwei.org/just-below-the-surface
www.uncagethesoul.com/gallery/beyond-the-spill/