Council held Board meeting and book launch in Valdez, May 6-8

Artist's digital rendering of fishing vessels pulling oil spill boom in formation.

The Council held a Board meeting in Valdez on Thursday and Friday, May 7-8, 2026. Final Agenda and Meeting Materials In conjunction with the Board meeting, the Council launched its new book, “Protectors of Prince William Sound,” with author and artist Tom Crestodina. This illustrated book explores the equipment, technology, local expertise, and skilled personnel … Read more

Kodiak community engages with on-water oil spill response training

The Council held walking tours for locals to learn about the annual oil spill response training for fishing vessels in Kodiak, Alaska, on April 6 and 7, 2026. This has been a regular event since 2016, rotating through communities in the Exxon Valdez oil spill region. The Kodiak community was invited to join the Council … Read more

Board of Directors to Meet in Valdez, May 7-8

The Council’s May 7-8, 2026 Board of Directors meeting will be held in-person at the Valdez Convention & Civic Center in Valdez, Alaska. The meeting will also be available virtually and telephonically for those unable to travel. Join the meeting: Meeting audio and video, including presentations, will be available streaming online via Zoom (available starting May 7 … Read more

Funds available for educational projects related to our mission

The Council works to educate Exxon Valdez region youth about the environmentally safe operation of the Alyeska terminal and associated tankers. Working with area youth is vital to fight complacency that can arise if new generations of citizens are not continually reminded of the need for ongoing oil spill prevention. To support this effort, the … Read more

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