Created in 1849, the Department of the Interior America's 

 Department of Natural Resources is concerned with the man- 

 agement, conservation, and development of the Nation's water, 

 fish, wildlife, mineral, forest, and park and recreational 

 resources. It also has major responsibilities for Indian and 

 Territorial affairs. 



As the Nation's principal conservation agency, the Depart- 

 ment works to assure that nonrenewable 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. 



* U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1979 O 274-535 



