News & Announcements

Board Resolution 23-01: Urging the United States Coast Guard to Homeport a Sentinel-Class Cutter, Also Known as the Fast Response Cutter, in Port Valdez

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

Council met in Homer on September 21-22

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

Opportunity to nominate an expert

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

Analysis of genes increases understanding of oil’s effects

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

Skip to content