Alaska Still Struggles to Recover from Exxon Valdez Spill

voanews ^ | 24 March 2009 | Zulima Palacio

[JoeProBono]

At midnight on March 24,1989, after the Exxon Valdez oil tanker struck a reef in Alaska's Prince William Sound, more than 11 million gallons of crude oil spilled into the waters. It was the beginning of America's worst environmental nightmare.

More than 11 million gallons of crude oil spilled into Prince William Sound 20 years ago when the Exxon Valdex oil tanker struck a reef More than 11 million gallons of crude oil spilled into Prince William Sound 20 years ago when the Exxon Valdez oil tanker struck a reef

Fish and wildlife perished and fishermen saw their livelihood vanish. The spill eventually covered more than 4,000 square kilometers. Although Exxon says it spent almost $2 billion in clean up and millions in compensation, the oil company is still battling court-ordered damage payments.

[JoeProBono]

[datura]

We all love the Sierra Club here.....

You posted this why?

[JoeProBono]

Ask an Alaskan.

[al baby]

ping for later

[poobear]

Excuse me,

I SAY BULL SH@T TO YOU!

[angkor]

Why are there no quotes in these “commemorative” Exxon Valdez stories from fishermen or the people of Valdez or any state fish and game officials?

Only untrustworthy “environmental advocates” and known leftie non-profits with an unabashed axe to grind.

[JoeProBono]

Today in History - March 24

Today is Tuesday, March 24, the 83rd day of 2009. There are 282 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:

On March 24, 1989, the supertanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on a reef in Alaska’s Prince William Sound and began leaking 11 million gallons of crude oil.

[cripplecreek]

You aren’t allowed to post unpolular history I guess.

[JoeProBono]

Guess not ;-}

[Jacquerie]

In your opinion what is the lesson to be learned?

[cripplecreek]

I'll rewrite it for you.

At midnight on March 24,1989, after the Exxon Valdez chocolate tanker hugged a reef in Alaska's Prince William Sound, more than 11 million gallons of crude chocolate fountained into the waters. It was the beginning of America's greatest environmental fantasy.

More than 11 million gallons of crude chocolate fountained into Prince William Sound 20 years ago when the Exxon Valdex oil tanker hugged a reef More than 11 million gallons of crude chocolate fountained into Prince William Sound 20 years ago when the Exxon Valdez oil tanker hugged a reef.

Fish and wildlife rejoiced and fishermen saw their livelihood increase. The fountain eventually sweetened more than 4,000 square kilometers. Although Exxon says it spent almost $2 billion in sugar up and millions in cream, the chocolate company is still embracing court-ordered candy cane payments.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Why don’t you post an article about the oil and natural gas that seeps up naturally from the ocean’s floor? Early Eskimos used to use that oil, when it came ashore, and burned it for heat. Exxon Valdez, while tragic, is still a drop in the bucket compared to this natural phenomenon.

[JoeProBono]

Exxon Valdez Chocolate Cleanup

[cripplecreek]

He looks happy to me.

[cripplecreek]

I can’t wait for the anniversary of the 3 mile island disaster and how those scumbags prevented the release of skittles candies into the atmosphere and ground water.

[Political Junkie Too]

Don't forget that Al Gore discoverd Love Canal. I hope he writes about it in his new book.

-PJ

[Justice Department]

Guess the First Amendment doesn’t apply to this thread.

[Ramius]

In your opinion what is the lesson to be learned?

Well, the main lesson is: Turn left at the *second* flashing white light going out Valdez Arm, not the first one.

[Species8472]

I live 10 miles from Prince William Sound. I fish and hunt there on a regular basis. The bounty of salmon, crab, shrimp,and venison in my freezer attests to the fact that is fully recovered. The only areas that are sterile is where extensive "clean up" was done. Otherwise, you cannot find any evidence that the spill occurred. Yeah, you can find an occasional "tarball" but they have been proven over and over to come from naturally occurring oil seeps.

[Justice Department]

"Why don’t you post an article about the oil and natural gas that seeps up naturally from the ocean’s floor?"

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