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 .

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 ...
Community Corner: Music, Salmon, and Oil Spill Prevention

Community Corner: Music, Salmon, and Oil Spill Prevention

By Maia Draper-Reich, Outreach Coordinator In early August, the Council hosted a booth at Salmonfest in Ninilchik, Alaska. The annual ...
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, ...
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 ...
Oliver moves on; Long-time volunteers honored

Oliver moves on; Long-time volunteers honored

By Betsi Oliver Outreach Coordinator During nearly four years at the Council as Outreach Coordinator, I have experienced a depth ...
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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