
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, preserv- 
ing the environmental and cultural values of our national parks and 
historical places, and providing for the enjoyment of life through out- 
door recreation, The Department assesses our energy and mineral 
resources and works to assure that their development is in the best 
interests of all our people. The Department also has a major responsi- 
bility for American Indian reservation communities and for people who 
live in island territories under U.S. administration. 



UNITED STATES 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
FISH AND..WILDLIFE SERVICE POSTAGE AND FEES PAID 
EDITORIAL OFFICE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR al 
AYLESWORTH HALL, CSU INT 423 U.S. 
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80523 
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