Protectors of Prince William Sound: Launching a New Illustrated Book | Maia Draper-Reich

Maia Draper-Reich shares the launch of Protectors of Prince William Sound, a new illustrated book by Tom Crestodina and the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council. The book educates readers about the system of vessels, technology, and skilled people that keep Prince William Sound safe from oil spills. This session covers the collaborative development of the book’s content, details about the Spring 2026 launch, and how RCAC plans for this resource to serve communities impacted by the Exxon Valdez oil spill and beyond. Maia Draper-Reich is the Outreach Coordinator for the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council, where she communicates about oil spill science and community oversight to the region impacted by the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Before joining the Council staff in 2022, Maia worked as an environmental educator and naturalist for the Chugach National Forest, Kenai Fjords National Park, and the Bureau of Land Management Campbell Creek Science Center. _____________________________________________________________ Watch a playlist of the whole 2026 Natural History Symposium at:    • 2026 Natural History Symposium - FULL EVEN...   Find out more about Prince William Sound Stewardship Foundation: https://www.princewilliamsound.org/do... Prince William Sound Stewardship Foundation is an Alaska-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that came together around a shared love of Prince William Sound. We coordinate and support projects such as beach clean-ups, invasive species control, site restoration, public education, and much more. We accomplish our work through fundraising, partnership development, and our growing volunteer network, and we work closely with the Chugach National Forest and other Prince William Sound stakeholders.