Dive into the vessels, equipment, and systems that prevent oil spills: In Prince William Sound, Alaska, a quiet day is a good day. The Sound is home to one of the best maritime oil spill prevention and response systems in the world. Personnel are on alert to prevent another disaster like the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill and ready to respond if prevention measures fail.
In the new illustrated book, Protectors of Prince William Sound, you can explore the equipment, technology, local expertise, and skilled personnel that make preventing and responding to disaster possible.
This book is filled with amazing illustrations—including cross sections of vessels—that show how and why local fishing vessels, escort tugs, pilot boats, tankers, and other technology work together to keep the marine ecosystems and coastal communities of Prince William Sound safe.
How to get a copy of Protectors of Prince William Sound
Do you live in the Exxon Valdez oil spill (EVOS) region? If so, free paperback copies of the book are available! (One per household, while supplies last.)
The Council will be rolling out the book as it visits communities in our region for events throughout the year.
Those who live outside the EVOS region, or who would like additional copies, will have the opportunity to purchase books from us later this summer.
Digital versions of the book are available for free download at the links below.
Please contact Brooke Taylor with any questions about the new book, including inquiries about purchases.
Digital versions:
Protectors of Prince William Sound is available for free in three formats.
Due to the intricate drawings in this illustrated book, we recommend viewing on a larger device such as a tablet or desktop computer for the best experience. This book is not optimized for phones or small screens.
- PDF: Protectors of Prince William Sound (Best for most devices!)
- EPUB: Protectors of Prince William Sound (Best for Apple devices and most desktop e-reader apps)
- Kindle: (Best viewed in Kindle app on tablet or desktop) Note: This book may not display correctly on all Kindle models, particularly older devices.
If you experience trouble with the EPUB or Kindle files, we recommend downloading the PDF instead.