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

 Department of Natural Resources — is concerned with tlie man- 

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

 fisli, wildlife, mineral, forest, and park and recreational re- 

 sources. It also lias major responsibilities for Indian and 

 Territorial affairs. 



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

 ment works to assure that nonrenewable resources are developed 

 and used wisely, that park and recreational i-esources are con- 

 served for the future, and that renewable resources make tlieir 

 full contribution to tlie progress, prosperity, and security of 

 tlie United States — now and in tlie future. 



UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

 STEWART L. UDALL, SECRETARY 



STANLEY A. CAIN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY, 

 FISH AND WILDLIFE AND PARKS 



CLARENCE F.PAUTZKE., COMMISSIONER, 

 FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 



HAROLD E. CROWTHER, DIRECTOR 

 BUREAU OF COMMERCIAL FISHERIES 



