As the Nation's principal conservation agency, the Depart- 
ment of the Interior has basic responsibilities for water, 
fish, wildlife, mineral, land, park, and recreational re- 
sources, Indian and Territorial affairs are other major 
concerns of America's ''Department of Natural Resources. + 
The Department works to assure the wisest choice in 
managing all our resources so each will make its *, 
contribution to a better United States -- now and in the future. 


