The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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Opposes rescission 100.0%

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A2 moderate 0
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-600104
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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 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-607008
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589402
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589987
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-555945
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-556611
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-559621
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-560537
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-560803
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 29, 2026FS-2025-0001-512016
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-484492
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 28, 2026FS-2025-0001-491751
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 25, 2026FS-2025-0001-481623
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 25, 2026FS-2025-0001-482583
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-479980
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-481240
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
Full analysis of this comment →
Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-481252
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
Full analysis of this comment →
Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-481254
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
Full analysis of this comment →
Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-481255
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
Full analysis of this comment →
Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24Sep 24, 2026FS-2025-0001-481260
PLACESTANDDOCGAPEVIDASKALTLAW
Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 40 submissions in its group.
I am writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in place. For 25 years, the Rule has stood between 45 million acres of forest and the development that would change it forever. Rescission of the Rule would be another blow to imperiled species and ecosystems which are losing protections almost daily. National forests are critical to our nation’s ecological health, and roadless areas serve as migratory game corridors for numerous species. These lands are growing increasingly rare as wild areas across the country are developed. Not only that — rescinding the Rule would threaten access to clean water for millions of Americans. US National Forests are one of the largest sources of municipal water supply in the nation, serving over 60 million people in 3,400 communities in 33 states. Once roads cut through these forests, the fragmentation that follows can’t be undone, and there’s no putting these landscapes back the way they were. Don’t let these forests lose their protection on your watch. I urge you to stand up for our national forests and oppose the rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — for wildlife, clean water, and so much more.
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