Budgetary and Statistical Data

TABLE 1. Geological Survey budget for fiscal years 1979 to 1984, by activity and sources of funds (Dollars in thousands; totals may not add due to rounding)

TABLE 2. Geological Survey reimbursable program funds from other Federal agencies for fiscal years 1979 to 1984, by agency (Dollars in thousands)

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