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Created in 1849, the Department of the lnterior--a department of conservation— is concerned with 

 the management, conservation, and development of the Nation's v/ater, fish, wildlife, mineral, forest, 

 and park and recreational resources. I* also has major responsibilities for Indian and Territorial 

 affairs. 



As the Nation's principal conservation agency, the Department works to assure that nonre- 

 newable resources are developed and used wisely, that park and recreational resources are con- 

 served for the future, and that renewable resources make their full contribution to the progress, 

 prosperity, and security of the United States— now and in the future. 



