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Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council

The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council is a group established to restore and protect the natural environment affected by the 1989 oil spill from the Exxon Valdez tanker in Alaska. Comprising agencies like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, it coordinates efforts to assess damage, fund restoration projects, and ensure the health of local wildlife and habitats. The council’s goal is to repair ecological harm caused by the spill, ensuring the region's ecosystems can recover and thrive for future generations.