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<br />Mission: As the Nation's principal conservation agency, the <br />Department of the Interior has responsibility for most of our <br />nationally owned public lands and natural and cultural <br />resources. This includes fostering wise use of our land and <br />water resources, protecting our fish and wildlife, preserving <br />the environmental and cultural values of our national parks <br />and historical places, and providing for the enjoyment of life <br />through outdoor recreation. The Department assesses our <br />energy and mineral resources and works to assure that their <br />development is in the best interests of all our people. The <br />Department also promotes the goals of the Take Pride in <br />America campaign by encouraging stewardship and citizen <br />responsibility for the public lands and promoting citizen <br />participation in their care. The Department also hqs a major <br />responsibility for American Indian reservation communities <br />and for people who live in Island Territories under <br />U.S. Administration. <br /> <br />11 <br />