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<br />As the Nation's principal conservation agency, the Department of <br />the Interior has responsibility for most of our nationally owned public <br />lands and natural resources. This includes fostering the wisest use <br />of our land and water resources, protecting our fish and wildlife, <br />preserving the environmental and cultural values of our national <br />parks and historical places, and providing for the enjoyment of life <br />through outdoor recreation. The Department assesses our energy and <br />mineral resources, and works to assure that their development is in <br />the best interests of all our people. The Department also has a major <br />responsibility for American Indian reservation communities and for <br />people who live in Island Territories under U. S, Administration. <br /> <br />002504 <br />