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<br />U.S. Department of ihe Interior <br />Mission Statement . <br /> <br />As the Nation's principal conservation agency, <br />the Department of the Interior has responsibility <br />for most of ,our nationally-owned public larids _ <br />and natural resources. This includes fostering <br />sound use of our land and water resources; <br />protecting our fish, wildlife, and biological <br />diversity; preserving the' environmental and <br />cultural vlaues. of our national parks and' <br />historical places; and providing for the <br />enjoyment of life through outdoor recreation. <br />The Department assesses our energy' and <br />mineral resources and works to ensure that their <br />development is' in. the best interests of all our <br />people by encouraging stewardship and citizen <br />participation in their care. The Department also <br />has a major responsibility for American Indian <br />reservation communities and for people who live <br />in island territori(fJs under U.S. administration. <br /> <br />-- <br />