The Port of Valdez

AT A GLANCE THE PORT OF VALDEZ WHAT: A deepwater port facility WHERE: Prince William Sound in southern Alaska WEBSITE: www.valdezak.gov mately 25 miles outside of Valdez, causing the largest oil spill in North American history at the time and thrusting Valdez into the national spotlight again. During the months follow- ing the spill, the population of Valdez grew to almost 10,000 as cleanup workers, reporters, and state and federal employees streamed into town. “That was another busy time for us,” says Talbott. “All of the cleanup operations were based out of Valdez and our port became very busy.” As a result of the spill, thousands of birds, sea otters, and other wildlife died, and