Volunteer Spotlight Matt Melton, like many others born and raised in Alaska, received an early education in oil spills. He was in fifth grade when he saw people on TV scooping up oil in buckets after the Exxon Valdez spill. His first instinct was to help. He asked his mom to take him to the … Read more
In 2023, a Federal law was passed that could affect Alyeska’s contracted fleet of fishing vessels trained to help respond in case of an oil spill in Prince William Sound. Fishing fleet available for a quick response When the Exxon Valdez oil spill happened, the response was delayed. Much of the damage could have been … Read more
In December, the Council welcomed a new staff member, Suparat Prasannet. Prasannet has a background in office management, previously overseeing operations at Alaska Immigration Law Center, where she streamlined systems and kept everything running smoothly. Alongside her administrative expertise, Prasannet is pursuing a degree in marketing. Her duties as the IT/Admin Assistant for the Council … Read more
Each year in early December, the Council hosts our annual Science Night. We invite experts to share about their scientific work and programs that are relevant to the Exxon Valdez oil spill region. In 2024, the Council partnered with several local organizations to host community watch parties for the first time. We are grateful to … Read more