By Maia Draper-Reich Outreach Coordinator In April, Project Manager Danielle Verna and I were able to fly out to visit Ouzinkie, Alaska, thanks to clear weather and Council Board member Elijah Jackson. Jackson, who is the Kodiak Island community’s Mayor and Village Public Safety Officer, hosted us for a day connecting with community members of … Read more
Each year in early December, the Council hosts our annual Science Night. We invite experts to share about their scientific work and programs that are relevant to the Exxon Valdez oil spill region. In 2024, the Council partnered with several local organizations to host community watch parties for the first time. We are grateful to … Read more
On May 1, Council volunteers and staff joined local high school and college students, educators, and other partners on a cruise to Bligh Reef, where the Exxon Valdez oil tanker ran aground in 1989. On board Stan Stephens’ Valdez Spirit, the students were immersed in learning about the marine environment and the effects of oil … Read more
By Maia Draper-Reich, Outreach Coordinator In February, the Council participated in the Alaska Forum on the Environment, a week-long conference that draws attendance by professionals, researchers, students, and others working in environmental fields related to Alaska. Community members and Alaska Native elders are also invited to speak on environmental issues and concerns. It was clear … Read more