Community Corner: Transparency is key to preserving relationships in an era of mistrust

By Betsi Oliver Outreach Coordinator Clean Pacific, a conference for the oil spill prevention and response community, added a track this year with the theme of “communications.” I attended the conference to host the Council’s booth. In sessions and conversations throughout the event I heard one message coming through, loud and clear, about community relationships and trust: The key to effective communications during a crisis, such as an oil…

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…

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…

Science Night LIVE!

2015 Science Night Live UPDATED (Dec 8): All presentations are now available for download. Please see the links below. Original post: Science it up with us! On Thursday, December 3, the council is hosting our annual Science Night at The Lakefront Anchorage (formerly The Millenium). Hear about the latest research that affects the safe transportation of oil through Prince William Sound. This event is an initiative of the council’s Scientific…

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