Citizens promoting the environmentally safe operation of the Alyeska terminal and associated tankers.

The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council was formed after the Exxon Valdez oil spill to provide a voice for citizens affected by decisions related to the Alyeska pipeline terminal and associated tankers. 

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In this photo, three fishing vessels practice pulling bright orange oil spill boom in proper formation, with a skimmer in the middle of the boom. This configuration creates a channel for collecting and skimming oil.

35 years after Exxon Valdez

How has oil transportation changed in Prince William Sound? In 1989, the few measures in place were inadequate to prevent ...
Council report assesses risks and safety culture at Alyeska’s Valdez Marine Terminal

Council report assesses risks and safety culture at Alyeska’s Valdez Marine Terminal

New report: “Assessment of Risks and Safety Culture at Alyeska’s Valdez Marine Terminal” Prepared by Ms. Billie Pirner Garde, contractor ...
Request for Proposals: Review of testing protocols for the cathodic protection system at the Valdez Marine Terminal

Request for Proposals: Review of testing protocols for the cathodic protection system at the Valdez Marine Terminal

The Council is inviting proposals for a project to review cathodic protection system testing protocols at the Valdez Marine Terminal ...
Several adults watch boats in the distance. The boats are a variety of smaller vessels, mostly fishing vessels, and one larger brightly colored vessel named the Ross Chouest. Lines of oil spill boom are attached to the smaller vessels in pairs, forming a "u" shape.

Whittier community engages with on-water oil spill response training

The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council held a tour for locals to observe the annual oil spill response ...
Now Hiring: IT/Admin Assistant

Now Hiring: IT/Admin Assistant

The Council is seeking skilled and experienced applicants for the IT/Admin Assistant position in Anchorage! We are seeking an IT ...
Kodiak meeting and events, September 18-20

Kodiak meeting and events, September 18-20

The Council held three events in Kodiak on Wednesday through Friday, September 18-20, 2024, including the Council’s annual board meeting, ...
Volunteer brings oceans of experience to Council committee

Volunteer brings oceans of experience to Council committee

A teenage Gordon Terpening grew up watching ships navigating in and out of San Francisco Bay, and knew early on ...
Image of European green crab with graphic showing how to identify a green crab. The image demonstrates that the crab can be identified by counting the spines and bumps along the front edge of the shell. There are three rostral bumps in the middle, with one eye bump on the outside of the rostral bumps, followed by five spine bumps on each side next to each eye.

Onboard ballast water systems helping reduce spread of invasive species

Systems that treat tanker ballast water before release are a critical step in preventing damage from invasive species In recent ...

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