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