The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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  1. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-608645
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    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  2. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-608873
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  3. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-611027
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  4. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-578827
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  5. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-579252
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  6. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-579280
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  7. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-588650
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  8. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-590022
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  9. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-593327
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  10. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-596614
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  11. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-556212
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  12. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-556226
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  13. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-556497
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  14. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-562047
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  15. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-537132
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  16. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 30, 2026FS-2025-0001-522162
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  17. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-514168
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  18. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-503244
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  19. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-478261
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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  20. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-472097
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    Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 50 submissions in its group.

    I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS. I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking. I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.
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