The Council has released a new analysis of Alaska North Slope crude oil. Every few years, the Prince William Sound tanker operators share a sample from the trans-Alaska pipeline with the Council. The sample is tested to determine the current mix of substances that make up the oil. Why does Alaska North Slope crude oil … Read more
Since 1999, the Chugach Regional Resources Commission, or CRRC, has been hosting the Annual Subsistence Memorial Gathering. This event, held near the anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, honors the resilience and adaptation of the people of the Chugach region after the disaster. This year, the Council partnered with CRRC and Alaska Sea Grant … Read more
The Council works to educate Exxon Valdez region youth about the environmentally safe operation of the Alyeska terminal and associated tankers. Working with area youth is vital to fight complacency that can arise if new generations of citizens are not continually reminded of the need for ongoing oil spill prevention. To support this effort, the … Read more
The Council’s Board of Directors met in Cordova, Alaska on Thursday and Friday, September 18 and 19, 2025. Meeting materials and agenda: Board of Directors Meeting in Cordova Public events: Tuesday, September 16, 5:30 P.M. – “Tuesday Night Talk” with the PWSRCAC & the Prince William Sound Science Center – Dr. Danielle Verna gave a … Read more