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
In 2022, the Metlakatla Indian Community first spotted shells of European green crab, or Carcinus maenus, during regular monitoring at the Annette Islands Reserve. Subsequent monitoring turned up live crabs. This summer, the group reported a large population growth in the surrounding area. Monitors reported trapping 2,133 in 2023, and 1,865 in 2024. That number … Read more