Exxon Valdez 25th Anniversary Events

Where were you in 1989?
On March 24 of that year, the Exxon Valdez tanker ran aground in Prince William Sound. 11+ million gallons of crude oil were spilled, covering 1,300 miles of shoreline. 25 years later, the effects of this tragedy are still being felt.

Some islanders will remember the news accounts, some islanders felt it first hand. Not one of us wants it to happen again – anywhere.

The San Juans Alliance* is taking this “let’s learn from our mistakes” opportunity to share information about our islands’ capabilities for oil spill prevention and preparedness by hosting a free lecture with Q & A’s for islanders.

Please take this occasion to learn what would happen “if”, and what we islanders can do about it.

Attend a Lecture
• Sunday, March 16 • 12:30-2:30 pm • San Juan Island Grange

Our Islands at Risk: Increased Vessel Traffic and Increased Risk of a Major Oil Spill

Gary Shigenaka, a marine biologist for NOAA, who specializes in marine life studies during oil spills, will talk about how various cargo and propulsion oils would likely behave if spilled in our marine environment.

Julie Knight, Executive Director of Islands Oil Spill Association (IOSA), will talk about local spill response preparedness.

*The San Juans Alliance is a consortium of Lopez NO COALition, Orcas NO COALition, San Juan Islanders for Safe Shipping, and FRIENDS of the San Juans. A diverse group of San Juan Islands’ citizens who call these islands home, San Juans Alliance is united in its concern about the likely adverse impacts to the islands’ economy and environment from the transport of fossil fuels through the Salish Sea.

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