In 1989, when a young Patience Andersen Faulkner was working as a legal aide in the picturesque town of Cordova, disaster struck when crude oil spilled into Prince William Sound from the tanker Exxon Valdez. Part of her job was to listen to the folks who came into the law office talk about their experiences … Read more
The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council passed Resolution 23-01 on September 21, 2023: Urging the United States Coast Guard to Homeport a Sentinel-Class Cutter, Also Known as the Fast Response Cutter, in Port Valdez WHEREAS, the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council was established after the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill and … Read more
The Council held two events in Homer on Thursday and Friday, September 21-22, 2023, including the Council’s annual board meeting and a public reception. Agenda and meeting materials On the agenda: The Council conducted regular business during the meeting, including updates from Council ex officio members, staff and committees. Other topics included on the agenda … Read more
The National Academies’ Gulf Research Program is seeking subject matter experts for a knowledge-sharing opportunity between the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf of Alaska. From the Gulf Research Program: “The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is seeking nominations for experts to assess the potential value of a knowledge-sharing mechanism among researchers, technical … Read more