The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council held a tour for locals to observe the annual oil spill response training for fishing vessels in Whittier, Alaska, on Sept. 30, 2024. This has been an annual event since 2016, rotating through several communities in the region, though it was postponed during the height of the … Read more
The Council held three events in Kodiak on Wednesday through Friday, September 18-20, 2024, including the Council’s annual board meeting, a youth education event and a public reception. Final agenda All meeting documents and video/teleconference information On the agenda The Council conducted regular business during the meeting, including updates from Council ex officio members, staff … Read more
A teenage Gordon Terpening grew up watching ships navigating in and out of San Francisco Bay, and knew early on exactly what he wanted to do after high school. “Once I heard about what a ship’s pilot did, I decided that’s what I wanted to do.” After graduating from the California Maritime Academy with a … Read more
Systems that treat tanker ballast water before release are a critical step in preventing damage from invasive species In recent years, companies that transport oil through Prince William Sound have been installing systems to treat the seawater their ships take on as ballast. Ships pick up ballast water after unloading cargo to help stabilize the … Read more