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A Report on the 20th Anniversary of the Good Friday Spill from the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council (EVOSTC)

Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Beach Cleanup

The 20th Anniversary of the Good Friday Spill: Most of us remember where we were on Good Friday, the 24th of March in 1989, when the Exxon Valdez went aground on Bligh Reed in Prince William Sound. The resulting release of 11 millions gallons of North Slope crude oil has proven to continue its impact [...]

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Valdez – Gateway to Prince William Sound

Valdez as Seen from Dock Point - Photo by Alan Sorum

Those interested in outdoor recreational pursuits will find Valdez, Alaska a destination for all seasons and a gateway to Prince William Sound. This community is located on the northern shore of Port Valdez in northeastern Prince William Sound and backs against the rugged coastal Chugash Mountains. Port Valdez is the closest saltwater accessible by residents [...]

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Lingering Oil from the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Seen in 2012

Lingering Oil from the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill in 2012 - Photo by Dave Janka

Lingering Oil from the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Seen in 2012: As the issues continue with the Shell Alaska drilling unit Kulluk and Shell’s exploration efforts, it is important to remember than crude lingers for a long time in the arctic environment, heightening the importance of conducting exploration activities right the first time or [...]

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