The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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Opposes rescission 100.0%

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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-585217
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Stop the steal! This is our land As an American and part owner of public lands, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Karen Schuchardt
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-585911
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Protect Roadless Areas and Wildlife! Prevent Logging! As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Robert Raven
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 5, 2026FS-2025-0001-565898
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As a Veteran who cares deeply about wildlife, an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Deanna Harkins
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-534887
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Public lands should not be destroyed, even for profit. As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Kate Richardson
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-540654
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As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. VERY Important to me! Sincerely, Daryl Gale
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-544274
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Hello, As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Scot Knepshield, Cincinnati Sincerely, Scot Knepshield
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-544829
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As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. STOP ATTACKING THE PLANET!!!! Sincerely, CAMILLE Serotini
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-545738
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I, L W Johnson, Morton Grove, 60053, support this petition. As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Laurence Johnson
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-547018
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As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. We must save these forests! Sincerely, Roberta Freeman
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-547135
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Please pay attention. There are millions of us. As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Beverly Clark
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-547459
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As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. Sincerely, Enid Mann This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Enid Mann
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-547983
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As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. -- RELEASE ALL OF THE EPSTEIN FILES!!! Sincerely, Frederick Fillmore
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-548239
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We need to keep wild spaces safe!!! As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Carissa LaFebere
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 4, 2026FS-2025-0001-550286
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As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am opposed to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. WE MUST CONTINUE TO PROTECT EVERY ACRE! Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Ellen Isaly
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-530561
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Nature needs protecting. Protect our National Forests. As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Frank Wiewel
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-471424
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I am a Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Monatana has 37% roadless areas. This is good for all of us in the state.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 23, 2026FS-2025-0001-472388
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As a concerned outdoorsman I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. We don’t need to destroy our forest legacy Sincerely, Hal Bankirer
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-464223
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National forests are for our nation and are vital to our health. As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, jane bartosz
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-465247
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Roadless Rules should ABSOLUTELY remain in place, and intact! As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, David Drinnan
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 22, 2026FS-2025-0001-465258
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Natural wildlife deserve human free areas too. As an environmentalist and member of the League of Conservation Voters, I am writing in strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule currently protects more than 44 million acres of land from logging and road construction, including old-growth forests like the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. It is one of the most important safeguards we have to protect our national forests from corporate development. Rescinding the Roadless Rule would open the door to road-building, logging, and industrial development, jeopardizing our nation’s most treasured old-growth forests and threatening the health and safety of communities across the country. This rollback is a blatant, reckless giveaway to corporate polluters — with devastating costs for our communities and our planet: - Wildlife habitat will be shattered, pushing vulnerable species to the brink - Drinking water will be polluted for millions of Americans, due to increased runoff and contamination from deforestation. - Old-growth forests will be destroyed, releasing more carbon and worsening the climate crisis. - Wildfires will be made more destructive, fueled by new roads and reckless development. - Our last wild places will be lost, sacrificed for corporate profits. We cannot risk losing these protections. Help keep our forests, climate, and communities safe — do not repeal the Roadless Rule. Sincerely, Hannah Clark
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