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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Image is screenshot of GAO report.

GAO report looks at Joint Pipeline Office

A new report from the Government Accountability Office, or GAO, examines the current status of the Joint Pipeline Office, or ...
The image shows two photos. One is a distance shot of the storage tanks, which demonstrates how vast the tanks are. The second photo is a closeup of the vents, which are metal and stick up off of the top edge of the tanks.

Study estimates emissions from 2022 incident

A new Council report contains an estimate of crude oil vapors emitted during an incident at the Valdez Marine Terminal ...
Pilot test evaluates testing methods for buried liners

Pilot test evaluates testing methods for buried liners

How do you detect damage underground? The Council, Alyeska, and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, or ADEC, have been ...
Anchorage office has relocated

Anchorage office has relocated

The Council is excited to announce that our Anchorage office has moved! MAP to new location: RAM Building at 2525 ...
Council held meeting and reception in Valdez, April 30 - May 2

Council held meeting and reception in Valdez, April 30 – May 2

The Council held several events in Valdez, April 30 – May 2, 2025, including the Council’s annual Board meeting and ...
This image shows the giant crude oil storage tanks at the Valdez Marine Terminal. The walls of the massive asphalt-lined cells can be seen surrounding the tanks in this photo.

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 ...
A small vessel pulls a bright yellow boom into formation during an exercise. The Valdez Marine Terminal is on shore in the background.

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 ...
Flyer with details about Science Night 2024

Science Night 2024

Science Night 2024 Science Night is an annual event hosted by the Prince William Regional Citizens Advisory Council. Topics focus ...

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