The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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  • Opposes rescission 100.0%
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  1. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-581542
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    Do what you can to slow walk this terrible, destructive rule change. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Thank you, David Funk
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  2. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-565514
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    Roads PERMANENTLY change habitats and ecosystems, tearing apart God's creation. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Thank you, Edward Sarti
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  3. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-565902
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Don't let one IGNORANT LOSER ruin things for generations to come!! Thank you, Josh Venden
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  4. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-566701
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Don't allow more roads which may contribute to more fires! Thank you, Ms. Marion R. Hadden
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  5. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-568461
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    One of America's most precious resources is our public lands. Please, I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Thank you, Sharon AvRutick
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  6. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-569678
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    Once the wilderness is lost, we can never get it back. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Thank you, Mrs. Kate L Russell
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  7. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-543133
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    Please, please, please continue protecting our precious public lands. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Thank you, Scott Garinger
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  8. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-546473
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Opening up public lands like this is monstrous and insane. Thank you, Mark Blackburn
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  9. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-466040
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Thank you, Joshua Reeves P.S. The president fucks kids. Arrest the piece of shit already.
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  10. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 15, 2026FS-2025-0001-405306
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    These illogical efforts to destroy the natural world are just appalling. Stop the madness.I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Thank you, Carole Madan
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  11. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 9, 2026FS-2025-0001-338954
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    RE: Docket: FS-2025-0001 / RIN 0596-AD66 I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Thank you, Cathryn Boyan
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  12. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 9, 2026FS-2025-0001-339899
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    KEEP THESE PROTECTIONS IN PLACE. LISTEN TO YOUR CONSTITUENTS WHO CARE. I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Thank you, Victoria Erhart
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  13. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-326233
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Let's leave a legacy that our children and their children can be proud of. Thank you, Rebecca Larson
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  14. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 3, 2026FS-2025-0001-308805
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Thank you, Christine Donnelly - concerned parent, teacher, hiker, artist and American Citizen
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  15. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Aug 31, 2026FS-2025-0001-289087
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Our public lands deserve better than this. Thank you, Eden Woffinden
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  16. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Aug 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-262583
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). WITHOUT OUR PUBLIC LANDS AMERICA DOESNT EXIST. Thank you, Parker Klein
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  17. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Aug 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-263669
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    Our world is at risk! Please stop this terrible trend! I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Thank you, Ms. Kathryn M Reid
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  18. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 3/24Aug 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-263742
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    Greetings from Georgia! THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN! I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). The American people OVERWHELMINGLY support this. Thank you, Heather Franklin
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  19. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Aug 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-263943
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). Stop ruining our beautiful open spaces for money! Thank you, Colleen Ryan
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  20. Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Aug 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-264008
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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 41 submissions in its group.

    I urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place exactly as it is. Like millions of Americans who have spoken out since 2001, I support the Roadless Rule and value our country's public lands and waters, including 44.7 million acres of undeveloped forests. The Roadless Rule safeguards clean drinking water for millions of Americans, provides vital habitat for threatened species and sustains old-growth and mature forests that serve as critical carbon sinks. It also protects access to popular climbing, fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and paddling sites. Please keep the Roadless Rule intact and help protect our legacy of public lands by following Alternative 1 (No Action). We dont need to destroy every inch of beauty in this country! Thank you, Jennifer Nunley
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