As the Nation's principal conservation agency, the Department of the 

 Interior has responsibility for most of our nationally owned public lands 

 and natural resources. This includes fostering the wisest use of our land 

 and water resources, protecting our fish and wildlife, preserving the en- 

 vironmental and cultural values of our national parks and historical 

 places, and providing for the enjoyment of life through outdoor recre- 

 ation. The Department assesses our energy and mineral resources and 

 works to assure that their development is in the best interests of all our 

 people. The Department also has a major responsibility for American In- 

 dian reservation communities and for people who live in island territories 

 under U.S. administration. 





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Office of Biological Services 

 Fish and Wildlife Service 

 U.S. Department of the Interior 

 Washington, DC. 20240 



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