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 shows that green crab can be identified by counting the bumps on the front of the carapace.: 5 pointy spines on left, then an eye, followed by three bumps in the center, then another eye, and 5 more spines on the right.

European green crab spreading in southeast Alaska

In 2022, the Metlakatla Indian Community first spotted shells of European green crab, or Carcinus maenus, during regular monitoring at ...
Fishing vessels pull oil spill boom.

What today’s oil tells us about tomorrow’s spill response

The Council has released a new analysis of Alaska North Slope crude oil. Every few years, the Prince William Sound ...
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Council co-hosts community workshop with local partners

Since 1999, the Chugach Regional Resources Commission, or CRRC, has been hosting the Annual Subsistence Memorial Gathering. This event, held ...
2024-2025 Annual Report

2024-2025 Annual Report

This Annual Report is a summary of the Council’s work from July 2024 through June 2025 ...
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Funds available for educational projects related to our mission

The Council works to educate Exxon Valdez region youth about the environmentally safe operation of the Alyeska terminal and associated ...
Council met in Cordova, September 18 & 19, 2025

Council met in Cordova, September 18 & 19, 2025

The Council's Board of Directors met in Cordova, Alaska on Thursday and Friday, September 18 and 19, 2025. Meeting materials ...
Fishing vessels pull oil spill boom.

Responders perform well overall in drills in 2024

Many of the drills and exercises conducted by the industry last year went well, according to the latest drill summary ...
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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 ...

To notify the Council about an oil spill incident, please call 907.751.4489

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