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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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 ...
Researchers find new non-native species in Prince William Sound

Researchers find new non-native species in Prince William Sound

Last year, researchers from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, or SERC, partnered with the Council to conduct the largest survey ...
Image of Pacific loon

New maps show winter hotspots for marine birds

Researchers have completed a new analysis that will help protect marine birds in Prince William Sound from oil spills. Anne ...
2023-2024 Annual Report

2023-2024 Annual Report

This Annual Report is a summary of the Council’s work from July 2023 through June 2024 ...
Several adults watch boats in the distance. The boats are a variety of smaller vessels, mostly fishing vessels, and one larger brightly colored vessel named the Ross Chouest. Lines of oil spill boom are attached to the smaller vessels in pairs, forming a "u" shape.

Whittier community engages with on-water oil spill response training

The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council held a tour for locals to observe the annual oil spill response ...
Kodiak meeting and events, September 18-20

Kodiak meeting and events, September 18-20

The Council held three events in Kodiak on Wednesday through Friday, September 18-20, 2024, including the Council’s annual board meeting, ...
Volunteer brings oceans of experience to Council committee

Volunteer brings oceans of experience to Council committee

A teenage Gordon Terpening grew up watching ships navigating in and out of San Francisco Bay, and knew early on ...

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