Oil Spill Trustee Council

Amendment of Public Law 106-113, Section 350 Enacted

The Trustee Council's amendment to Section 350 of Public Law 106-113 became law on December 18, 2025, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2026 (Public Law 119-60, Section 7405).

The amendment lifts the spending restrictions on the EVOS subaccounts, consistent with Resolution 22-04, which revoked the spending restrictions set forth in Resolution 99-03-01 to support the funding decisions made at the Council's October 2021 meeting.

2026 Meeting Schedule

The EVOSTC will conduct meetings in 2026 to review projects and make funding decisions for the final 5-year program cycle (FY27 - FY31).

The Public Advisory Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled to occur during the week of September 28, 2026; location and exact times TBD.

The Trustee Council meeting will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026 in Anchorage and online.

The Events page will be updated when more information becomes available. 

Understanding Ecosystem Processes in the Gulf of Alaska

Volume 3 of Understanding Ecosystem Processes in the Gulf of Alaska is now complete, 13 papers and an introductory paper is available through Deep Sea Research II: Topical Studies in Oceanography.

Council-funded Gulf Watch Alaska and Herring Research and Monitoring Program PIs and their research contributed to this special issue. Congratulations!

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/special-issue-journal-focuses-ecosystem-processes-gulf-alaska

PWSSC Facilities Project Update

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, the ribbon was cut on the new 5-acre Prince William Sound Science Center waterfront campus, a once-in-a-generation opportunity that will make the region and Alaska more competitive for national-level research funding, support high-wage jobs, generate new STE(A)M education opportunities, and advance industries such as mariculture, aquaculture, and commercial fishing.

A short film captures 15 months of construction in 1.5 minutes – a project made possible by nearly 150 donations (including 57 local contributions) and major donors such as the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, Conoco Phillips Alaska, and Rasmuson Foundation.

The Council has awarded over $56,500,000 to PWSSC since 1992, including $23,450,000 for the construction of the new facilities.

Current Items of Interest

• Transcript for the 01/19/21 Council meeting (updated 2.8.21)
• FY22-31 Invitation for General Restoration Proposals
• Transcript for the 10/14/20 Council meeting
• FY22-31 Invitation for Proposals
• 2020 Draft Resolutions for Public Comment
• FY21 Draft Work Plan (Updated 10/22/20)
• Legal Requirements for use of Funds
• Proposals for Alternative Structures to EVOSTC
• FY20 Draft Work Plan (Updated 07/14/2020)
• An Evaluation of Remedial Options for Lingering Oil
• 2016 Lingering Oil Status Update
• 2014 Subsistence Use Survey Project Summary
• 2014 Subsistence Use Survey Final Report

Information Resources

• Resources for Educators and Students
• Where to Find Additional EVOS Documents and Items
• Go on a Virtual Field Trip!
• View the Current Status of Resources & Services Injured by the Oil Spill
• Questions and Answers about the Spill
• Oil Spill Facts
• Find a Specific Restoration Project
• NEPA Review Information
• Mission without a Map

20th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

2009 Retrospective Report, Video, Exhibits and more.

30th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

Check out our new videos, educational exhibits, posters and more!

Subaccount Balances

As of January 31, 2026

All remaining fund balances were allocated to projects at the Trustee Council's October 13, 2021 and January 18, 2022 meetings for FY22-FY31. The encumbered funds will be released in increments annually over the remaining years of Council operations. Funds for FY25 have been released except for the remainder of project 20200135 Eagle Rock Facility Improvements.

Click here for additional monthly information on the Investment Fund.