Community Outreach

The Council works to increase public awareness of the oil spill prevention, response, and environmental protection capabilities in Prince William Sound, as well as the environmental impacts of the Alyeska terminal and tanker operations.

Every year, the Council’s staff and volunteers visit communities in the Council’s region, attend group member functions, give presentations, coordinate special events involving member groups, exhibit and present at conferences, and encourage citizen involvement in the Council’s work.

If you would like the council represented at your event, please contact our outreach coordinator, Maia Draper-Reich .

Valdez community engages with on-water oil spill response training

Valdez community engages with on-water oil spill response training
The Council held a tour for locals to observe the annual oil spill response training for fishing vessels in Valdez, ...
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Community Corner: A new look at old programs

Community Corner: A new look at old programs
Hello from the new voice here in the Community Corner! Since joining the staff in early August, I have enjoyed ...
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Oliver moves on; Long-time volunteers honored

Photo of Betsi Oliver, outreach coordinator.
By Betsi Oliver Outreach Coordinator During nearly four years at the Council as Outreach Coordinator, I have experienced a depth ...
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Council mourns loss of Anchorage staffer

Council mourns loss of Anchorage staffer
Natalie Novik, administrative assistant for the Anchorage office, passed away in October 2021, after a two-year battle with cancer. Natalie ...
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Community Corner: Prince William Sound Natural History Symposium goes virtual

Community Corner: Prince William Sound Natural History Symposium goes virtual
By Betsi Oliver Outreach Coordinator The third annual Prince William Sound Natural History Symposium, held on May 24, 2021, featured ...
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Community Corner: We miss our volunteer family!

Community Corner: We miss our volunteer family!
The Council’s staff has spent much of the last year working from home. We consider ourselves lucky to have jobs ...
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