The oil spill response industry is changing products used to disperse spilled oil. This change stemmed from new protocols put in place by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, for testing dispersants. The EPA maintains a list of products that have gone through a testing process and met the established thresholds for listing. The … Read more
Since 1999, the Chugach Regional Resources Commission, or CRRC, has been hosting the Annual Subsistence Memorial Gathering. This event, held near the anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, honors the resilience and adaptation of the people of the Chugach region after the disaster. This year, the Council partnered with CRRC and Alaska Sea Grant … Read more
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
The Council’s September 18 & 19, 2025 Board of Directors meeting will be held in-person in Cordova, Alaska. The meeting will also be available virtually and telephonically for those unable to travel. Public reception and outreach events: Council to meet in Cordova