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Mission As the Nations principal conservation <br />agency, 'ie Department of the Interior has respon. <br />S htlity ' r most of our nationally owned public <br />lands and natural and cultural resources This <br />includes fostering wise use of our land and water <br />resources. protecting our fish and wildlife, pre- <br />serving the environmental and cultural values of <br />our national parks and historical places, and pro- <br />viding for the enjoyment of life through outdoor <br />recreatioi The Department assesses our energy <br />and mineral resources and works to assure that <br />their development is in the best interests of all <br />our people The Department also promotes the <br />goals of the Take Pride in America campaign by <br />encouraging stewardship and citizen responsibil <br />ity for the public lands and promoting citizen par. <br />ticipation in their care The Department also has <br />a major responsibility for American Indian reser• <br />vation communities and for people who live in <br />Island Territories under U S Administration <br />