Nothing can change the damage that resulted from the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. Since our creation, the Council’s goal has always been to try to ensure it never happens again, at the same time making sure we are prepared with a strong response system in case prevention measures fail.
A new study will help responders plan for the effects of weather on an oil spill. Dr. Rob Campbell, a researcher at the Prince William Sound Science Center, has been working with the Council to collect data about ocean currents, wind direction and speed, wave direction and heights, and other information from two buoys in … Read more
The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council held a tour for locals to observe the annual oil spill response training for fishing vessels in Whittier, Alaska, on Sept. 30, 2024. This has been an annual event since 2016, rotating through several communities in the region, though it was postponed during the height of the … Read more
Lessons learned during the pandemic here to stay The Council’s newest annual report on drills and exercises highlights lessons learned during the pandemic and recent changes due to new technologies. Large drills continue to take advantage of video-conferencing platforms. Meetings are held online. Documents and other data are shared through online collaboration tools. “While the … Read more