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As the Nation's principal conservation agency, the Department of <br />the Interior has responsibility for most of our nationally owned <br />public lands and natural resources. This includes fostering the <br />wisest use of our land and water resources, protecting our fish and <br />wildlife, preserving the environmental and cultural values of our <br />national parks and historical places, and providing for the enjoy- <br />ment of life through outdoor recreation. The Department assesses <br />our energy and mineral resources and works to assure that their <br />development is in the best interests of all our people. The Depart- <br />ment also has a major responsibility for American Indian reservation <br />communities and for people who live in island territories under U.S. <br />administration. <br />u. S. <br />FISH & WILDLIFE <br />SERVICE