
The Department of the Interior, created in 1849, is our Nation’s De- 
partment of Natural Resources, concerned with management, conserva- 
tion, and development of water, wildlife, fish, mineral, forest, and park 
and recreational resources. It also has major responsibilities for Indian 
and Territorial affairs. 
As America’s principal conservation agency, the Department works to 
assure that nonrenewable resources are developed and used wisely, that 
park and recreational resources are conserved for the future, and that 
renewable resources make their full contribution to the pregress, pros- 
perity, and security of the United States, now and in. the future. 

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
Stewart L. Udall, Secretary 
Frank P. Briggs, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife 
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 
Clarence F. Pautzke, Commissioner 
BUREAU OF SPORT FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 
Daniel H. Janzen, Director 
