The U. S. Department of the Interior is a federal government department that protects and manages the nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage.

Its mission also includes providing scientific and other information about these resources and honoring trust responsibilities and commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island Communities. Through its bureaus and offices, the department works across areas including public lands, national parks, wildlife, geological science, water, ocean energy, and mineral resources. Its work encompasses conservation, resource management, cultural and historical preservation, and support for energy development.

The department offers public information and resources through news releases, educational materials, wildlife webcams, and access to hearings and appeals case inventories. It also provides information about its leadership, history, careers, volunteer opportunities, and bureaus. Based in Washington, D.

C., the Department of the Interior brings together agencies such as the National Park Service, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and U.

S. Geological Survey to serve the public and steward resources for the future