Citizens promoting the environmentally safe operation of the Alyeska terminal and associated tankers.

The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council was formed after the Exxon Valdez oil spill to provide a voice for citizens affected by decisions related to the Alyeska pipeline terminal and associated tankers. 

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Photo of Prince William Sound with water in the foreground and mountains in the background. The focs of the image is the fluke, or tail, of a humpback whale peeking out of the water.

Prince William Sound citizens’ council remains committed to its mission

Correcting the record: the council is concerned about protecting whale populations from impacts of the oil industry in our region ...
Council announces election of board officers to serve until May 2025

Council announces election of board officers to serve until May 2025

The Council held its annual board meeting in Valdez, Alaska, on May 2-3, 2024. Among other business, the Board convened ...
Board meeting and public events in Valdez, May 2024

Board meeting and public events in Valdez, May 2024

The Council conducted regular business during the meeting, including seating of established directors and committee members, election of new board ...
New member entity joins Council

New member entity joins Council

Area recreation enthusiasts now have permanent, dedicated representation on the Council’s Board of Directors. The newly-formed Oil Spill Region Recreational ...
Photo of Tim Robertson on a small motorized boat on the ocean with a rocky coast in the background.

Tim Robertson: Real-life experiences improve oil spill response

Volunteer Spotlight Growing up in western North Carolina, over 3,000 miles away from Alaska, Tim Robertson and his brothers Roy ...
Workshop: Tsunami hazards guidance for vessel operators

Workshop: Tsunami hazards guidance for vessel operators

The Council is partnering with the City of Valdez to hold a workshop to further our understanding of the risks ...
About the Exxon Valdez oil spill

About the Exxon Valdez oil spill

On March 24, 1989, the oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on a charted rock, Bligh Reef, in Prince William ...
Board of Directors met in Anchorage

Board of Directors met in Anchorage

The Council held a Board meeting in Anchorage on Thursday and Friday, January 25-26, 2024. Final Agenda (PDF) Meeting Materials ...

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