As the Nation’s vrincipal 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 environ- 
mental and cultural values of our national parks and historical places, and 

providing for the enjoyment of life through outdoor recreation. The Depart- 
ment 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 responsibility for American Indian reservation communities 
and for people tia ie? in island territories under U.S, administration, 



UNITED STATES 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR THIRD-CLASS MAIL | 
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 
EDITORIAL OFFICE 
AYLESWORTH HALL. CSU 
FORT COLLINS. COLORADO 80523 PERMIT No. G-77 
POSTAGE AND FEES PAID 
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

