The Council held its annual board meeting in Valdez, Alaska, on May 2-3, 2024. Among other business, the Board convened to elect officers who will serve from May 2024 to May 2025. The elected executive committee is comprised of: President: Robert Archibald, representing the City of Homer Vice President: Amanda Bauer, representing the City of … Read more
The Council conducted regular business during the meeting, including seating of established directors and committee members, election of new board officers, and updates from Council ex officio members, staff, and committees. Other topics included on the agenda are: An activity report by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company on the Valdez Marine Terminal and Ship Escort Response … Read more
Area recreation enthusiasts now have permanent, dedicated representation on the Council’s Board of Directors. The newly-formed Oil Spill Region Recreational Coalition was added to the Council’s roster of member entities at the January meeting. Jim Herbert was chosen by the coalition as its representative. Herbert had been serving as a temporary recreation representative for the … Read more
How has oil transportation changed in Prince William Sound? In 1989, the few measures in place were inadequate to prevent the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the available response resources were insufficient to contain and clean it up. Congress found that complacency among the oil industry, and the regulatory agencies responsible for monitoring the operation … Read more