Alyeska program wins award for stewardship and sustainability

From: Alyeska Alyeska Pipeline Service Company’s Vessel of Opportunity Program recently received a 2015 Alaska Ocean Leadership Award by the Alaska SeaLife Center. Alyeska received the Stewardship & Sustainability Award, which honors an industry leader that demonstrates the highest commitment to sustainability of ocean resources. The award was presented to Alyeska leadership at the Alaska Marine Gala on February 21 in Anchorage. Alyeska…

20th Anniversary Events

A multi-community event took place March 24, 2009 commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. Click here to view the Partners in Prevention Flyer. Participating communities were linked by video conferencing. PWSRCAC events by time and location: March 24, 2009 8:30 am-6:00pm 9:00—10:30 Anchorage—Dena’ina Center, 600 W. 7th Avenue, K’enakatnu Executive Board Room Reunion of the Alaska Sea Grant Legal Research Team (Research…

How has subsistence harvest changed over time in the Exxon Valdez oil spill region?

A way of life that includes the harvest and use of wild resources for food, raw materials, and other traditional uses. Subsistence has been a central part of the customs and traditions of many cultural groups in Alaska for centuries. Download the report: Recovery Of A Subsistence Way Of Life (PDF) or the report summary: Study Overview – Recovery Of A Subsistence Way Of Life (PDF) The Exxon Valdez oil spill changed the harvest and use of…

Who is responsible for an oil spill in Prince William Sound?

Who is responsible for an oil spill in Prince William Sound? According to law, whoever spills oil must clean it up. While sounding simple, it can be quite complicated. First, you must figure out who is responsible, what they are responsible for, and whether Alaska or Federal law applies. Cleaning up the mess Anyone who moves or stores crude oil in Alaska must have an approved spill contingency plan. These plans describe in detail how they plan…

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