December 2021 | Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council

Council Board met January 27-28

August 17, 2023December 22, 2021

The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council held a virtual board meeting on Thursday and Friday, January 27-28, 2022. MEETING INFORMATION: Links to meeting agenda and materials for January 27 and 28, 2022 meeting The Council conducted regular business during the meeting, including updates from Council ex-officio members, staff and committees. Other topics on … Read more

Community Corner: Committee volunteer recognized for achievements in conservation

August 17, 2023December 9, 2021

Council volunteer Kate Morse recently received a Conservation Achievement Award from Alaska Conservation Foundation. These prestigious awards recognize individuals and organizations committed to protecting Alaska. The Council was proud to support Kate’s nomination for the Jerry S. Dixon Award for Excellence in Education, which rewards educators who integrate stewardship of Alaska’s natural environment.

Prince William Sound is home to a variety of bird species in winter

July 24, 2023December 8, 2021

Frigid Alaska winters can be a tough time and place for wildlife. Food is scarce, the climate can be extreme, and days are short. Many species of birds head south.

However, some hardier species, such as marbled murrelets, common murres, pelagic cormorants, black-legged kittiwakes, and glaucous-winged gulls tough it out over the winter.

Schantz and Archibald: Safeguarding our prevention and response system

December 9, 2021December 8, 2021

By President Robert Archibald (City of Homer) and Executive Director Donna Schantz

It will surprise no one to learn the past year has been exceptionally challenging for the Council. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes and constant uncertainty. Safety precautions required us to look for new ways to monitor drills and adapt projects. While the Council has moved projects forward in our many areas of responsibility and recognizes new realities the pandemic presents, we remain concerned with what we view as a steady deterioration of federal and state oil spill prevention, response, oversight, and enforcement capabilities that continues in Prince William Sound.