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.
Analysis of genes increases understanding of oil’s effects
New techniques in the field of genetic analysis are improving our understanding of the effects of oil spills. Since 1993, ...
Alaska North Slope oil trending lighter since 2010
Crude oil is often referred to as a “fossil fuel” because it is made up of plants and animals that ...
Drills and exercises getting back to normal
For the past few years, the COVID-19 pandemic affected many aspects of daily life. Oil spill drills and exercises were ...
Cleaning up a big oil spill
A large spill would require equipment brought in from other regions. The Council recently sponsored a study on the availability ...
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 ...
Council chronicles history of spill protection plans for Copper River Delta and Flats
A new Council report tells the story of how Cordovans, the oil industry, and government agencies came together in the ...