Environmental Monitoring

The Council conducts scientific research on risks to the environment from tanker and terminal operations. Council research documents levels of pollution and biological effects and help us better understand new technologies and the costs or benefits associated with their use.

Researchers cautiously optimistic about increase in young herring

Researchers cautiously optimistic about increase in young herring
A new study hints that the herring population in Prince William Sound could be on the rise. In the early ...
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Fishing for answers: Geneticist using DNA to decode Alaska salmon’s family ties

Fishing for answers: Geneticist using DNA to decode Alaska salmon’s family ties
Volunteer Spotlight: Wei Cheng Wei Cheng says she is happy and fortunate to be able to use her expertise in ...
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Science Night 2022: Videos now available!

Science Night returned this year, better than ever! This annual event, hosted by the Prince William Regional Citizens Advisory Council, ...
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Plankton change with the seasons in Prince William Sound

Plankton change with the seasons in Prince William Sound
A new Council study will help improve monitoring for invasive species, such as tunicates, that live on the sea floor ...
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Council updates position on dispersant use during an oil spill

Council updates position on dispersant use during an oil spill
Prevention and mechanical recovery should remain primary options The Council's Board of Directors has updated the organization’s position on use ...
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Council supports Alyeska’s appeal to EPA

Council supports Alyeska’s appeal to EPA
In late 2020, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company appealed a July 2020 Environmental Protection Agency air quality rule that would regulate ...
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