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
Hundreds of fishing vessels will remain a vital part of Alyeska’s oil spill response program, thanks to the passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. The bill was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 18, 2025, having been passed by Congress earlier in the month. The language that preserves … Read more
The Council’s Board of Directors met in-person in Anchorage, January 22-23, 2026 Agenda and supporting materials âž¡Â 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
Science Night 2025 – Echoes from the Spill: Science that Shaped a Region On the evening of Thursday, December 4, 2025, we explored the past, present, and future of science in the Exxon Valdez oil spill region with speakers Jeff Short, Beks Rumley, and Gary Shigenaka. Thank you to our partner organizations who hosted watch … Read more