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July 2014 issue of The Observer now available

July 24, 2014 by Amanda Johnson

Photo of Liberty Bay courtesy of Aker Philadelphia Shipyard. — Photo of Liberty Bay oil tanker courtesy of Aker Philadelphia Shipyard.

The July 2014 issue of The Observer newsletter is now available on our website. Read to find out more about new oil tankers coming to Prince William Sound, an update on recent contingency plan reviews, the recent passing of former executive director John Devens and board members Walt Parker and Iver Malutin, a council project to document the oral history of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and an update from our outreach coordinator who took a trip into the Sound to attend the annual Chenega Bay memorial.

First of two new oil tankers to begin service in Prince William Sound in 2014 (7/24/2014)
Prince William Sound spill contingency plans under review (7/24/2014)
Bauer reelected, new members welcomed, long-time volunteers honored (7/24/2014)
Read more

Walt Parker and Iver Malutin

July 24, 2014June 27, 2014 by Amanda Johnson

On Wednesday, June 25, the council lost two members of our family, Walt Parker and Iver Malutin. Walt was 87, and Iver was 82.

Walt served as a board member representing the Oil Spill Region Environmental Coalition for the past ten years.

From the Anchorage Daily News website: Longtime Alaska resources and transportation consultant Walter Parker dead at 87 -and- Remembering man of many hats who profoundly shaped Alaska

From Cordova Times: WALT PARKER – A giant in Alaska’s history

Iver represented the Kodiak Village Mayors Association on our board from 2008-2013. Kodiak’s KMXT Radio has a nice piece about Iver: Remembering Iver Malutin

Former council executive director passes

June 30, 2014June 17, 2014 by Amanda Johnson

John Devens, former executive director for the council, passed away last Friday at age 74. John was the mayor of Valdez when the Exxon Valdez ran aground in 1989. He was the first president of the Prince William Sound Community College, and was the president of Connecting Ties, a a non-profit corporation that works with individuals with disabilities.

The Alaska Dispatch has a wonderful article about John here: John Devens, mayor who led Valdez through Exxon oil spill, dies at 74

The family is building to endow the Dr. John Devens Scholarship which will support future students at Prince William Sound Community College. Donation can be made to: UA Foundation, Dr. John Devens Scholarship Fund, 1815 Bragaw St., Ste. 203, Anchorage, AK 99508.

Your input is needed on Prince William Sound oil spill contingency plans!

May 6, 2014May 6, 2014 by Amanda Johnson

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Environmental Protection Agency are seeking public input for proposed changes to the Prince William Sound Subarea Contingency Plan for Oil and Hazardous Substance Spills and Releases.

These subarea plans supplement the statewide oil spill contingency plan, known as the “Unified Plan,” by concentrating on issues and provisions specific to Prince William Sound. The current plan for Prince William Sound can be found on the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s website.