The Valdez Duck Flats is one of the largest salt marshes in Prince William Sound. This habitat is home to 52 species of marine birds, 8 species of waterfowl, 18 species of shorebirds, and other songbirds and birds of prey. Salmon, harbor seals, and sea otters feed in this rich estuary. The other sensitive area is Solomon Gulch Hatchery, which incubates 270 million pink salmon eggs and 2 million coho salmon each year. Sensitive areas guaranteed…
Welcome to the newly redesigned home on the web for the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council. This new site is designed to help us keep you better informed about our work. The site has a number of new features that you may find helpful: You can now subscribe to news and announcements by email or RSS feed. To subscribe by email, enter your email address at the bottom of any page on the site. An RSS feed link is located…
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company has published its first Environmental, Social, and Governance report, highlighting its dedication to environmental stewardship, sustainable practices, and safe operations of the Trans Alaska Pipeline System, or TAPS. The report, showcasing activity and results from 2022, is now available for download (Alyeska’s website). “Our inaugural ESG report is a testament to our enduring promise to the…
The Council sponsors many studies to help our work to reduce pollution from crude oil transportation in Prince William Sound and the Gulf of Alaska. This work depends on quality, accurate research. The Council regularly retains experts to conduct independent research on oil transportation safety and the environmental impacts of the Valdez Marine Terminal and tankers. Find reports and documents by: Newest? Scroll down. By topic? Right sidebar….