The Council sponsors many studies to help our work to reduce pollution from crude oil transportation in Prince William Sound and the Gulf of Alaska.
This work depends on quality, accurate research. The Council regularly retains experts to conduct independent research on oil transportation safety and the environmental impacts of the Valdez Marine Terminal and tankers.
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| Title | Author | Date | Description | View Document |
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| PWSRCAC Scoping Comments on the Proposed 30-Year Renewal of the Trans Alaska Pipeline System Federal Right-of-Way | September 29, 2026 | This document contains a cover letter and full comments by the Council to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in … | ||
| Port Valdez Weather Buoy Data Analysis 2019 – 2025 | Dr Robert W. Campbell, Prince William Sound Science Center | September 1, 2026 | In this report, Dr. Robert Campbell presents his analysis of data collected from 2019-2025 from weather buoys sponsored by the … | |
| Decadal Assessment of Non-indigenous Marine Species in Southcentral Alaska: Kachemak Bay and Lower Cook Inlet (Part I) | Gregory M. Ruiz et al., Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | August 1, 2026 | The report describes a survey for non-indigenous species (NIS) across Kachemak Bay conducted in summer 2025. Researchers deployed PVC settlement … | |
| The Observer – Summer 2026 | July 30, 2026 | In this edition: New book illustrates safeguards in Prince William Sound Annual spill reports help track history of preparedness Volunteer … | ||
| Marine Bird Winter Surveys in Prince William Sound – 2025 | Anne Schaefer, Mary Anne Bishop, Prince William Sound Science Center | May 21, 2026 | In September and November 2025, staff from PWSSC conducted surveys of marine birds in and around the Prince William Sound’s … | |
| Review of VMT Tank Inspection Timelines | May 1, 2026 | From the Executive Summary: In February of 2025, the Prince William Sound Regional Citizen’s Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) tasked Taku Engineering … | ||
| Copper River Delta and Flats Geographic Response Strategy Development | Elise DeCola, Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Olivia Norton | May 1, 2026 | This report summarizes a workgroup process convened to develop geographic response strategies, or GRSs, for the Copper River Delta and … | |
| 2025 Annual Drill Monitoring Report | Roy Robertson | May 1, 2026 | This annual report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors in … | |
| Protectors of Prince William Sound | April 21, 2026 | Download the PDF version of Protectors of Prince William Sound at the link below. More information. | ||
| The Observer – Spring 2026 | PWSRCAC | March 30, 2026 | In this edition: Citizens, industry, and government work together to preserve spill prevention and response program in Prince William Sound … | |
| The Observer – Fall 2025 | February 12, 2026 | In this edition: What today’s oil tells us about tomorrow’s spill response European green crab spreading in southeast Alaska From … | ||
| 2025 Recertification application | February 2, 2026 | |||
| Five-Year Long Range Plan July 2026 through June 2030 (Fiscal Years 2027-2031) | January 28, 2026 | This plan is a tool for carrying out the Council’s work and assessing our progress. The planning process included in … | ||
| Prince William Sound RCAC board to meet in Anchorage, January 22-23, 2026 | January 15, 2026 | Media release for the January 2026 Board of Director’s meeting. | ||
| 2025 Financial Statement | January 12, 2026 | Financial Statement for years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. | ||
| Long Term Environmental Monitoring Program 2025 Technical Supplement | Dr. Morgan Powers | December 1, 2025 | This technical supplement contains information on field sampling, and analytical and data analysis methods used to monitor and assess environmental … | |
| Long Term Environmental Monitoring Program 2025 Summary Report | Dr. Morgan Powers | December 1, 2025 | Â The major environmental monitoring activities of the Council are conducted through the long-term environmental monitoring program, known as LTEMP. This … | |
| 2023 Form 990 | October 22, 2025 | Tax information for 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2024. | ||
| 2024-2025 Annual Report | PWSRCAC | October 14, 2025 | This Annual Report is a summary of the Council’s work from July 2024 through June 2025. | |
| Prince William Sound RCAC board to meet in Cordova, September 18-19 | September 9, 2025 |