The Department of the Interior, created in 1849, is our Nation's De- 

 partment of Natural Resources, concerned with management, conserva- 

 tion, and development of water, wildlife, fish, mineral, forest, and park 

 aJid recreational resources. It also has major responsibilities for Indian 

 and Territorial affairs. 



As America's principal consei-vation agency, the Department works to 

 assure that nonrenewable resources are de\eloped and used wisely, that 

 park and recreational resources are conserved for the future, and that 

 renewable resources make their full contribution to the progress, pros- 

 perity, and security of the United States, now and in. the future. 



Front cover photo by 

 Fred H. Dale, Staff Specialist 



Back cover photos by 

 Lee E. Yeager, Leader, 

 Colorado Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit 



