On March 24, 1989, the oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on a charted rock, Bligh Reef, in Prince William Sound (opens in Google maps). The grounding occurred after the vessel left the designated tanker lanes (opens in Google maps) to avoid icebergs reported to be in the area. The spill was estimated to be … Read more
The Council’s Board of Directors met in-person in Anchorage, January 22-23, 2026 Agenda and supporting materials ➡ Board of Directors Meeting in Anchorage The Council conducted regular business during the meeting, including updates from Council ex officio members, staff and committees. Other topics included on the agenda were: An activity report by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company … Read more
The Council’s Board of Directors met in Cordova, Alaska on Thursday and Friday, September 18 and 19, 2025. Meeting materials and agenda: Board of Directors Meeting in Cordova Public events: Tuesday, September 16, 5:30 P.M. – “Tuesday Night Talk” with the PWSRCAC & the Prince William Sound Science Center – Dr. Danielle Verna gave a … Read more
The Council is excited to announce that our Anchorage office has moved! MAP to new location: RAM Building at 2525 Gambell Street, Suite 305. New mailing address: Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council 2525 Gambell Street, Ste 305 Anchorage, AK 99503 All other contact information for the Anchorage and Valdez offices will remain the … Read more