This glossary explains some terms found on the Council’s website. Definitions may vary depending on how the term is used elsewhere. Activated Carbon Highly absorbent from of carbon used to remove odors and toxic substances from liquid or gaseous emissions. In waste treatment it is used to remove dissolved organic matter from waste water. Aeration A process which promotes biological degradation of organic water. The process may be passive…
Looking for more free education materials? Below is a collection of recommended resources on environmental, oil spill, and energy-related topics for educators in the Exxon Valdez oil spill region, across Alaska, and beyond. Alaska Department of Fish & Game Teacher Resources: A variety of resources including lesson plans and classroom activities about Alaska’s wildlife and ecology. Alaska EnergySmart Lessons: Lesson to increase energy…
Wei Cheng is a member of the Council’s Scientific Advisory Committee. The committee is made up of scientists and citizens working to promote the environmentally safe operations of the terminal and tankers through independent scientific research, environmental monitoring, and review of scientific work. Volunteer Spotlight: Wei Cheng Wei Cheng says she is happy and fortunate to be able to use her expertise in genetics to help protect Alaska’s…
Thirty years ago, a new Council program was just getting underway. The assignment for the new Long-Term Environmental Monitoring Program was to identify adverse impacts of the oil industry on the ecosystems in Prince William Sound and the Gulf of Alaska. Just a few years prior, as a result of the devastating Exxon Valdez oil spill, the U.S. Congress had passed a law requiring such a monitoring program. The Council worked with researchers to…