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New Era in Spill Response: Alaska Chadux̂ Network Unveils STARS System

By Buddy Custard | June 30, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alaska Chadux̂ Network Unveils Nation-Leading Oil Spill Monitoring & Response Center Grand Opening of STARS Monitoring Center Sets a New Standard for Maritime Safety and Environmental Protection ANCHORAGE, AK – On June 26, 2025, the Alaska Chadux̂ Network (ACN) officially celebrated the grand opening of its STARS Monitoring System and Center with a highly attended ribbon-cutting event at…

The Chadux Brief: Fall 2026

October 15, 2026

The Chadux̂ Brief QUARTERLY DIGITAL NEWS MAGAZINE Fall 2026 issue of The Chadux̂ Brief, featuring Alaska Chadux Network updates on spill response readiness, vessel monitoring, field operations, training, and prevention efforts across Alaska. Digital MagazineDigital Magazine PDF Table of Contents 02 From the President & CEO Buddy Custard reflects on the people, equipment, planning, and…

Alaska Chadux Network Supports the Great Alaska Duck Race

September 21, 2026

This September, Alaska Chadux Network was proud to once again support the Great Alaska Duck Race, an annual community event hosted by Alaska EXCEL that brings people together while raising funds for nonprofit organizations supporting education and local communities across Alaska. As part of the event, ACN helped boom Ship Creek in Anchorage, creating a…

Why Oil Spill Response Exercises Matter

August 17, 2026

When an emergency happens, there is no time to learn how a response plan works. That is why exercises are such an important part of oil spill preparedness. They give responders, industry partners, government agencies, and other organizations an opportunity to practice working together before a real incident puts those plans to the test. For…