The Council held several events in Valdez, April 30 – May 2, 2025, including the Council’s annual Board meeting and a public reception. Public reception: Wednesday, April 30 In conjunction with the meeting, the board of directors for Alaska Tanker Company, Hilcorp and the Council co-sponsored a public reception on Wednesday, April 30. Board meeting: … Read more
This past November, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, or ADEC, approved the renewal of the oil spill contingency plan for the Valdez Marine Terminal. The approval came with conditions. The plan, created and managed by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, describes how the company plans to prevent spills from the terminal in Valdez, and how … Read more
In 2023, a Federal law was passed that could affect Alyeska’s contracted fleet of fishing vessels trained to help respond in case of an oil spill in Prince William Sound. Fishing fleet available for a quick response When the Exxon Valdez oil spill happened, the response was delayed. Much of the damage could have been … Read more
Science Night 2024 Science Night is an annual event hosted by the Prince William Regional Citizens Advisory Council. Topics focus on research related to the safe transportation of oil through Prince William Sound. The event is hosted in Anchorage in late November/early December. NEW IN 2024!! Several partner organizations hosted watch parties in some of … Read more