The Council is seeking a qualified contractor to build an informational GIS storymap using Esri’s ArcGIS mapping software platform. This storymap will convey the geographic focus of the organization in a visually engaging and dynamic way, serving as a public-facing educational tool that tells the story of how the Council represents its region. Submittal Deadline: … Read more
A group of Alaskans recently collaborated to develop new plans to protect the Copper River Delta and Flats region from an oil spill. These plans, called geographic response strategies, or GRS, are map-based plans tailored to specific areas that are particularly sensitive to oil pollution. By pre-identifying these areas and planning protection strategies before a … Read more
When the Exxon Valdez ran aground in 1989, oil spill cleanup equipment was not ready to go. Some of it was buried in snow, other equipment was not operating. The first three days after the spill, the weather was calm, but responders could do little without equipment. Today, Alyeska’s Ship Escort Response Vessel System and … Read more
Council partnership with author and artist Tom Crestodina highlights the vessels, equipment, and systems that prevent oil spills A new illustrated book, “Protectors of Prince William Sound,” showcases the equipment, technology, training, local expertise, and skilled personnel that keeps Prince William Sound safe from an oil spill. The Council recently partnered with Tom Crestodina, an … Read more