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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| Link to Additional Details | Author | Date | Description | View Document |
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| 2024 Sediment Metals Report | fjord & fish sciences, Morgan L. Bender | January 25, 2025 | This pilot study provides a summary of 23 metals identified in sediments collected near two monitoring sites in Port Valdez. | |
| Five-Year Long Range Plan July 2025 through June 2029 (Fiscal Years 2026-2030) | PWSRCAC | January 24, 2025 | This five-year plan is intended to provide a framework, process, and template, within which annual work plans and budgets can … | |
| Long Term Environmental Monitoring Program 2024 Technical Supplement | fjord & fish sciences, Morgan L. Bender | December 1, 2024 | 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 2024 Summary Report | fjord & fish sciences, Morgan L. Bender | December 1, 2024 | The major environmental monitoring activities of the Council are conducted through the long-term environmental monitoring project, known as LTEMP. This … | |
| 2022 Tank Pressure/Vacuum Pallet Damage: Crude Oil Storage Tank Headspace Gas Assessment | Taku Engineering, William Mott | December 1, 2024 | In this report, contractor Bill Mott of Taku Engineering summarized the calculations and key assumptions (due to the limited available … | |
| The Observer – Fall/Winter 2024 | November 22, 2024 | Articles: Researchers find new non-native species in Prince William Sound New maps show winter hotspots for marine birds Volunteer Spotlight: … | ||
| 2023-2024 Annual Report | PWSRCAC | October 29, 2024 | This Annual Report is a summary of the Council’s work from July 2023 through June 2024. | |
| 2023 Financial Statement | October 28, 2024 | Financial report for years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. | ||
| 2022 Form 990 | October 28, 2024 | Tax information for 7/1/2022 through 6/30/2023. | ||
| Regional Evaluation of Non-indigenous Marine Species in Prince William Sound | Gregory M. Ruiz et al., Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | September 24, 2024 | The report describes a survey conducted in 2023, looking for non-indigenous species (NIS) in the waters of Prince William Sound. | |
| Port Valdez Weather Buoy Analysis 2019 – 2023 | Dr Robert W. Campbell, Prince William Sound Science Center | September 24, 2024 | In this report, Dr. Robert Campbell presents his analysis of data from two weather buoys that are sponsored by the … | |
| Prince William Sound RCAC board to meet in Kodiak, September 19-20, 2024 | September 10, 2024 | Media release for September 2024 Board of Directors’ meeting. | ||
| Flier for 2024 Kodiak Board meeting and public events | September 3, 2024 | 2024 Kodiak Board Meeting Thursday, Sept. 19, 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. … | ||
| The Observer – Summer 2024 | August 6, 2024 | Articles: Modern technologies changing oil spill response Volunteer brings oceans of experience to Council committee Council shoring up its crew: … | ||
| Marine Bird Hotspots in Prince William Sound | Anne Schaefer, Mary Anne Bishop, Prince William Sound Science Center | July 1, 2024 | This report summarizes winter marine bird surveys in Prince William Sound, Alaska, by identifying high-use areas, or hot spots. | |
| Green Crab Attack: European Green Crab Explainer Activity | June 12, 2024 | Activity Overview This is a short explainer activity for a booth or similar informal education/outreach venue to share about marine … | ||
| PWSRAC Strategic Plan Approved May 2024 | PWSRCAC | May 13, 2024 | The Council’s one-page strategic plan summarizes the Board’s priorities for organizational goals and direction. | |
| 2023 Annual Drill Monitoring Report | PWSRCAC, Roy Robertson | May 13, 2024 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors in … | |
| Notes from the March 6, 2024 SERVS Contracted Vessel Fleet Representative Meeting | Jeremy Robida, PWSRCAC | May 6, 2024 | This report summarizes discussions during a meeting of representatives from the contracted vessel fleet. Attendees discussed program health and port-specific … | |
| PWSRCAC May 2024 Board officers press release | PWSRCAC | May 3, 2024 |