New techniques in the field of genetic analysis are improving our understanding of the effects of oil spills. Since 1993, the Council has gathered data on the presence of hydrocarbons in sediments and blue mussels in the region. Samples of sediments and mussels are collected and analyzed for the presence of oil or other pollutants … Read more
For the past few years, the COVID-19 pandemic affected many aspects of daily life. Oil spill drills and exercises were not exempt. Restrictions to protect the health and safety of responders limited these activities. Not only were there fewer drills and exercises, they were harder to observe. Social distancing meant that Council staff could not … Read more
The Council held a tour for locals to observe the annual oil spill response training for fishing vessels in Valdez, Alaska, on May 3, 2023. This has been an annual event since 2016, rotating through several communities in the region, though it was postponed during the height of the COVID pandemic. The Valdez community was … Read more
On May 4, the Council elected officers to serve for the upcoming year: Archibald, Bauer, Donaldson, Shavelson, Cutrell, Beedle, and Totemoff