The Observer Newsletter

The latest news about the safe transportation of oil in Prince William Sound

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The Council’s publication, The Observer, is a free newsletter distributed throughout Prince William Sound, the northern Gulf of Alaska, lower Cook Inlet, and the Kodiak archipelago, as well as by request to interested citizens around the world, including regulators and industry.

The Observer covers the Council’s activities, developments in the oil transportation industry in Prince William Sound, including news about policies, regulations, operations at the Valdez Marine Terminal, oil spill prevention and response, effects of the oil industry on the environment, and other issues related to the safe transportation or oil through Prince William Sound. Major oil spill drills are covered, and Alyeska is invited to submit a column for each issue.

The latest articles from the Observer newsletter:

Image shows crew members standing on deck of Allison Creek waving at the camera.

From Alyeska: New Allison Creek response barge joins Alyeska’s fleet

The new oil spill response barge Allison Creek arrived in Valdez in May, the sixth new-build barge to join the ...
Remaining vigilant: Review of government oversight is needed

Remaining vigilant: Review of government oversight is needed

By Donna Schantz Executive Director Last year, the Council released a report titled, “Assessment of Risks and Safety Culture at ...
Council announces election of board officers to serve until May 2025

Council announces election of board officers to serve until May 2025

The Council held its annual board meeting in Valdez, Alaska, on May 2-3, 2024. Among other business, the Board convened ...
Community Corner: Alaskans still learning from the Exxon Valdez spill

Community Corner: Alaskans still learning from the Exxon Valdez spill

By Maia Draper-Reich, Outreach Coordinator In February, the Council participated in the Alaska Forum on the Environment, a week-long conference ...
New member entity joins Council

New member entity joins Council

Area recreation enthusiasts now have permanent, dedicated representation on the Council’s Board of Directors. The newly-formed Oil Spill Region Recreational ...
This photo shows a new oil spill response barge with an escort tug alongside the barge.

From Alyeska: New oil spill response barge demonstrates ongoing investment in protecting Prince William Sound

Submitted by Alyeska Corporate Communications The shine has yet to dim on Alyeska Pipeline Service Company’s newest on-water powerhouse; the ...


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If you are looking for an article from a previous edition of The Observer:

    1. Individual articles written since 2013 are available in the Observer Article Archive.
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