Through the Oil Spill Response Operations program, the Council monitors activities related to the operational readiness of oil spill response personnel, equipment, and organization of the trans-Alaskan pipeline shipping industry. This program monitors oil spill incidents, drills, and exercises within Prince William Sound and evaluates response readiness.
Responders perform well overall in drills in 2024
Many of the drills and exercises conducted by the industry last year went well, according to the latest drill summary ...
Law could adversely affect fishing vessel response program
In 2023, a Federal law was passed that could affect Alyeska’s contracted fleet of fishing vessels trained to help respond ...
New maps show winter hotspots for marine birds
Researchers have completed a new analysis that will help protect marine birds in Prince William Sound from oil spills. Anne ...
Analysis of weather conditions will help improve spill response
A new study will help responders plan for the effects of weather on an oil spill. Dr. Rob Campbell, a ...
Whittier community engages with on-water oil spill response training
The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council held a tour for locals to observe the annual oil spill response ...
Modern technologies changing oil spill response
Lessons learned during the pandemic here to stay The Council’s newest annual report on drills and exercises highlights lessons learned ...