What We Do
The U.S. Department of the Interior uses sound science to manage and sustain America’s lands, water, wildlife, and energy resources, honors our nation’s responsibilities to tribal nations, and advocates for America’s island communities.
As keepers our nation’s legacy, we manage the resources in our care to benefit Americans now and in the future. Under the leadership of Secretary Ken Salazar, our department and its employees are developing and implementing the cutting-edge science and expert management techniques that make this possible. We are also taking actions to help America transform the challenges it faces today into opportunities for tomorrow: