The Council held walking tours for locals to learn about the annual oil spill response training for fishing vessels in Kodiak, Alaska, on April 6 and 7, 2026. This has been a regular event since 2016, rotating through communities in the Exxon Valdez oil spill region. The Kodiak community was invited to join the Council … Read more
One of the Council’s most popular and longest-running projects just got an upgrade to audiobook format. Why listening is important after a disaster Human-caused disasters, such as oil spills, affect communities differently than natural disasters, such as earthquakes. After the Exxon Valdez oil spill, many Alaskans suffered devastating mental health effects that lingered for years. … 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 on December 18, 2025. The language that preserves this important aspect of oil spill prevention and response in Alaska can be … Read more
The Council has released a new analysis of Alaska North Slope crude oil. Every few years, the Prince William Sound tanker operators share a sample from the trans-Alaska pipeline with the Council. The sample is tested to determine the current mix of substances that make up the oil. Why does Alaska North Slope crude oil … Read more