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
The Council is recertified for another year as the citizens’ advisory group for Prince William Sound. Official notification came from the U.S. Coast Guard in late June. While the Council usually receives this notice in March, the government shutdown earlier this year delayed the process. The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 requires the Council to … Read more
The Council held its annual Board meeting in Valdez, Alaska, on May 7-8, 2026. Among other business, the Board convened to elect officers who will serve from May 2026 to May 2027. The elected executive committee is comprised of: President: Robert Archibald, representing the City of Homer Vice President: Amanda Bauer, representing the City of … Read more