The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council has studied chemical dispersants for many years. We have observed dispersants trials, monitored dispersants effectiveness testing, and advised on and sponsored independent research on dispersants. After these many years of study, it is our position that dispersants should not be used on Alaska North Slope crude oil … Read more
A multi-community event took place March 24, 2009 commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. Click here to view the Partners in Prevention Flyer. Participating communities were linked by video conferencing. PWSRCAC events by time and location: March 24, 2009 8:30 am-6:00pm 9:00—10:30 Anchorage—Dena’ina Center, 600 W. 7th Avenue, K’enakatnu Executive Board … Read more
Because better seismic engineering is now available for asset protection and because the 1964 earthquake is now believed to have been more severe than originally thought, the council is concerned that the seismic protection of Valdez Marine Terminal (VMT) assets may not be adequate for an earthquake of the size that occurred in 1964. Specific … Read more
The Council contracted in 2007 with Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute for a literature search and review of aquatic noise pollution in Prince William Sound. The goal of this project was to determine the effects, if any, of vessel traffic noise on marine life in Prince William Sound and to recommend practical mitigation measures should a deleterious … Read more