Who We Are
Citizens of Alaska organized the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) after the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 to provide a voice for communities affected by oil industry decisions in Prince William Sound, the Gulf of Alaska, and Cook Inlet. The council is an independent non-profit organization whose mission is to promote environmentally safe operation of Alyeska Pipeline’s Valdez Marine Terminal and associated oil tankers.
What We Do
The council works to reduce pollution from crude oil transportation through Prince William Sound and the Gulf of Alaska. PWSRCAC monitors Alyeska’s Valdez terminal and tanker operations, conducts independent research, and advises industry and government on ways to prevent oil spills and respond effectively if spills do occur. PWSRCAC also increases public awareness of these areas and various other aspects of Alyeska’s operations, including environmental protection capabilities and actual and potential environmental impacts of the terminal and tanker operations.
Satellite view of Prince William Sound with some locations indicated. Click to enlarge.
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In 2006, this site was selected as an Official Honoree for the 10th Annual Webby Awards.
In 2003, the council's Web site won an Award of Excellence from the Public Relations Society of America-Alaska Chapter.
