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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 

 environmental and cultural values of our national 

 parks and historical places, and providing for 

 the enjoyment of life through outdoor recreation. 

 The Department assesses our energy and 

 mineral resources and works to assure that 

 their development is in the best interest of all 

 our people. The Department also has a major 

 responsibility for American Indian reservation 

 communities and for people who live in island 

 territories under U.S. administration. 



FISH & WILDLIFE 

 SERVICE 



