Michael Munger

Alaskans are proud of our reputation as world leaders in oil spill prevention and response. We refuse to revert to the complacency of the past.

Among the many lessons learned from the Exxon Valdez oil spill was that it was almost inevitable. “Success bred complacency; complacency bred neglect; neglect increased the risk—until the right combination of errors finally led to an accident of disastrous proportions.” (Alaska Oil Spill Commission 1990.) To combat that complacency, Congress created Regional Citizens Advisory Councils. … Continue reading Alaska can’t afford to let oil prices determine spill prevention

Since Cook Inlet Pipe Line Company has reopened the Drift River Oil Terminal Facility, it is time to take a moment and reflect on the response efforts undertaken to evade the threat of a potential oil spill into Cook Inlet.

COUNTERPOINT: It is time to reflect on the response efforts undertaken to evade the threat of a potential oil spill into Cook Inlet.