Alaska Resources Library and Information Services
(ARLIS)
3150 C St., Suite 100
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 27-ARLIS

ARLIS is a partnership of eight Anchorage libraries that offer complete information pertaining to oil spills, their cleanup, and their aftermath.

American Petroleum Institute (API)
1220 L St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-4070
(202) 682-8000
web address: http://www.api.org

A trade organization for the petroleum industry, API offers many fact sheets and useful information about oil.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
web address: http://www.noaa.gov/

NOAA is responsible for overseeing fish and other aquatic wildlife as well as the quality of U.S. waters. Consequently, much that happens during an oil spill is within its jurisdiction. NOAA publishes many fact sheets and provides detailed information on many subjects. It has many divisions and offices around the country and is best reached through its website.

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