The council held a board meeting on May 3 and 4 at the Valdez Convention and Civic Center. Signifigant agenda items included: Seating of new directors, election of officers, and adoption of council budget for the year beginning July 1. An update from the citizens’ council on the renewal process for oil spill prevention and … Read more
The Council, in conjunction with the Oil Spill Recovery Institute of Cordova and BP’s Crisis Management Unit have been working on the development of a promising new method of providing aerial observations during an oil spill. The surveillance technology uses a helium filled balloon carrying both infrared and conventional cameras tethered to a vessel. The … Read more
The biodegradation process is fundamental to oil spill science and understanding the fate of oil, whether it is burned, dispersed, or dealt with mechanically. Biodegradation is the process through which oil is broken down into smaller compounds. The fate of spilled oil and its byproducts is important to residents of our region who depend upon … Read more
The council’s board of directors recently met on January 19 & 20 in Anchorage. Significant agenda items included: Increase in previously approved budget for projects to study the remote control of the Valdez Terminal and look at corrosion issues at the terminal. Approval of contract to look at fire protection assets at the Valdez Marine … Read more