The Observer newsletter – January 2013

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Articles from the January issue of The Observer newsletter are now online:

  1. Study looks at changes in Columbia Glacier and effects on oil transportation
    This year, the council is sponsoring a project to study Columbia Glacier, looking at its retreat and loss of ice. The council hopes to learn more about possible future effects of icebergs on tanker traffic in Prince William Sound.
    Article:  Study looks at changes in Columbia Glacier and effects on oil transportation 
  2. Updated tanker oil spill plans for Sound approved in November
    The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation approved the new Prince William Sound Tanker Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan and associated response plans for individual vessels effective November 2, 2012.
    Article:  Updated tanker oil spill plans for Sound approved in November
  3. Long-time staff member Stan Jones to retire
    Stan Jones, the council’s director of administration and external affairs, will be retiring after more than 17 years of service to the council.
    Article:  Long-time staff member Stan Jones to retire

  4. Fall drills and exercises test industry spill response plans
    This past October 3 and 4, Tesoro conducted the annual large-scale oil spill response exercise to test the Prince William Sound Tanker Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan.
    Article:  Fall drills and exercises test industry spill response plans 
  5. Bob Jaynes works hard to protect beloved Sound
    In a conversation with Robert “Bob” Jaynes, his dedication to and love of Prince William Sound is immediately apparent.
    Article:  Bob Jaynes works hard to protect beloved Sound 
  6. From the council’s executive director:  What will it take to get the best available escort and towing technology for Prince William Sound?
    In our view, the recent incident with Shell Oil’s Kulluk offshore drill rig is an object lesson in the need for best available technology in towing operations and equipment, a lesson that should be applied in Prince William Sound.
    Article:  What will it take to get the best available escort and towing technology for Prince William Sound? 
  7. From Alyeska:  Alyeska fire brigade wins top awards at state event
    Alyeska Pipeline Service Company’s Fire/Rescue Brigade won the overall skills competition at this year’s Alaska Fire Conference. This is the 13th consecutive year the brigade was named overall winner.
    Article:  Alyeska fire brigade wins top awards at state event 
  8. Highlights of council activities and news:
    -Small leak in loading arm at Valdez Marine Terminal
    -Volunteers receive prestigious state travel award
    -Whales, marine debris, waves and invasive species were topics at council’s annual Science Night event
    Read more: Highlights of council activities 
  9. Ocean science festival held in Cordova, coming to Valdez
    This past September, on a rainy, windblown Saturday, 215 diehard science enthusiasts braved the elements to attend the Prince William Sound Science Center’s Ocean Science Festival in Cordova. The festival was an opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at ocean research being conducted in Prince William Sound.
    Article:  Ocean science festival held in Cordova, coming to Valdez 
  10. Community Corner:  Outreach activities help us connect with others in our region
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