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<br />o <br />C') <br />~ <br />~ <br />w <br />..... <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />As the Nation's_ principal conservation agency, the <br />Department oJ the Interior has responsibility for most of <br />our nationally owned public lands and natural resources. <br />This includes fostering the wisest use of our land and <br />water resources, protecting our fish and wildlife, <br />preserving the environmental and cultural values of our <br />national parks and historical places, and providing for the <br />enjoyment of life: through outdoor recreatio.n. The <br />Departrru!nt a'ssesses our energy and mineral resourceS <br />and works to assure that their development is in the best <br />interests of al/ our people, The Department also has a <br />major responsibility for 'America" Indian: reservation <br />communities and -for people who live jn- Island Territories <br />under U.S. administration. <br /> <br />.. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br /> <br />'. <br /> <br />-,.., <br />:.".- <br />:,: <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />, <br />