The United States Department of the Interior, created 

 in 1849, is concerned with management, conservation, and 

 development of the Nation's water, wildlife, fish, mineral, 

 forest, and park and recreational resources. It has major 

 responsibilities also for Indian and Territorial affairs. 



As America's principal conservation agency, the Depart- 

 ment works to assure that nonrenewable resources are 

 developed and used wisely, that park and recreational 

 resources are conserved 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. 



