Month: March 2025

Approval for oil spill contingency plan for terminal comes with conditions

This past November, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, or ADEC, approved the renewal of the oil spill contingency plan for the Valdez Marine Terminal. The approval came with conditions. The plan, created and managed by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, describes how the company plans to prevent spills from the terminal in Valdez, and how … Read more

Matt Melton: Preparing for the unexpected

Volunteer Spotlight Matt Melton, like many others born and raised in Alaska, received an early education in oil spills. He was in fifth grade when he saw people on TV scooping up oil in buckets after the Exxon Valdez spill. His first instinct was to help. He asked his mom to take him to the … Read more

Law could adversely affect fishing vessel response program

In 2023, a Federal law was passed that could affect Alyeska’s contracted fleet of fishing vessels trained to help respond in case of an oil spill in Prince William Sound. Fishing fleet available for a quick response When the Exxon Valdez oil spill happened, the response was delayed. Much of the damage could have been … Read more

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