The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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Opposes rescission 100.0%

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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 17, 2026FS-2025-0001-441091
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Stop the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless areas provide recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of people. It saves downstream communities millions of dollars in water-filtration costs. Research shows that human-caused ignitions cause the vast majority of wildfires and are roughly four times more likely to ignite near roads. Additionally, for 25 years, the agency has had a multi-billion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog for its road system. Building more roads will only deepen these problems. I am asking USDA to abandon this proposal and reaffirm your commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 12, 2026FS-2025-0001-347506
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I strongly oppose the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless areas provide recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of Americans. It saves downstream communities millions of dollars in water-filtration costs. Research shows that human-caused ignitions cause the vast majority of wildfires and are roughly four times more likely to ignite near roads. Additionally, for 25 years, the agency has had a multi-billion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog for its road system. Building more roads will only deepen these problems. I urge the USDA to abandon this proposal and reaffirm your commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans. Sincerely,
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-322593
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I voted FOR the Roadless Act, and I am deeply proud of Oregon's Private Forest Accord (PFA), which was passed in 2024. It was an amazing accomplishment involving many organizations. Please do not reverse these accomplishments. I strongly oppose the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless areas provide recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of Americans. It saves downstream communities millions of dollars in water-filtration costs. Research shows that human-caused ignitions cause the vast majority of wildfires and are roughly four times more likely to ignite near roads. Additionally, for 25 years, the agency has had a multi-billion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog for its road system. Building more roads will only deepen these problems. I urge the USDA to abandon this proposal and reaffirm your commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans. Sincerely, Patricia Armstrong Yachats, Oregon
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-331588
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I strongly oppose the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. We need to preserve these areas for the good of wildlife and future generations of Americans. This is a nonpartisan issue. Roadless areas provide recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of Americans. It saves downstream communities millions of dollars in water-filtration costs. Research shows that human-caused ignitions cause the vast majority of wildfires and are roughly four times more likely to ignite near roads. Additionally, for 25 years, the agency has had a multi-billion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog for its road system. Building more roads will only deepen these problems. I urge the USDA to abandon this proposal and reaffirm your commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-332820
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Objection to the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 3, 2026FS-2025-0001-308726
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I strongly oppose the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless areas provide recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of Americans. It saves downstream communities millions of dollars in water-filtration costs. Research shows that human-caused ignitions cause the vast majority of wildfires and are roughly four times more likely to ignite near roads. This year has been a terrible example of this dynamic. Additionally, for 25 years, the agency has had a multi-billion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog for its road system. Building more roads will only deepen these problems. I urge the USDA to abandon this proposal and reaffirm your commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans. Why overturn policies that have protected the environment magnificently for years?
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 3, 2026FS-2025-0001-310860
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Roadless areas provide recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of Americans. It saves downstream communities millions of dollars in water-filtration costs.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 2, 2026FS-2025-0001-301602
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I oppose the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I am a fan of the existence of roadless areas. They provide recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of Americans. The vast majority of wildfires are caused by humans, and are roughly four times more likely to ignite near roads. With the agency's multi-billion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog for its road system, building more roads will only deepen these problems. I urge the USDA to abandon this proposal and reaffirm your commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 2, 2026FS-2025-0001-303078
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I strongly oppose the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge the USDA to abandon this proposal and reaffirm your commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 2, 2026FS-2025-0001-306011
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This new rule to allow roads in wilderness areas is insane!! We must protect these areas against fires so future generations will be able to enjoy our wilderness areas undisturbed!! I strongly oppose the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless areas provide recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of Americans. It saves downstream communities millions of dollars in water-filtration costs. Research shows that human-caused ignitions cause the vast majority of wildfires and are roughly four times more likely to ignite near roads. Additionally, for 25 years, the agency has had a multi-billion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog for its road system. Building more roads will only deepen these problems. I urge the USDA to abandon this proposal and reaffirm your commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-295762
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I am strongly opposed to the the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the “2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.” Research shows that human-caused ignitions cause the vast majority of wildfires and are roughly four times more likely to ignite near roads Roadless areas provide recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of Americans. It saves downstream communities millions of dollars in water-filtration costs. I urge the USDA to abandon this proposal. Reaffirm America’s commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-296729
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I strongly oppose the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge the USDA to abandon this proposal and reaffirm your commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-296933
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America's parks are sacred. I strongly oppose the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless areas provide recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of Americans. It saves downstream communities millions of dollars in water-filtration costs. Research shows that human-caused ignitions cause the vast majority of wildfires and are roughly four times more likely to ignite near roads. Additionally, for 25 years, the agency has had a multi-billion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog for its road system. Building more roads will only deepen these problems. I urge the USDA to abandon this proposal and reaffirm your commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-296981
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I very much oppose the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless areas provide recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of Americans. It saves downstream communities millions of dollars in water-filtration costs. Research shows that human-caused ignitions cause the vast majority of wildfires and are roughly four times more likely to ignite near roads. Additionally, for 25 years, the agency has had a multi-billion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog for its road system. Building more roads will only deepen these real problems. I strongly urge the USDA to abandon this proposal and reaffirm your commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-296982
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As a concerned American, I strongly oppose the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule! Keeping roadless areas provides recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of Americans. It saves communities millions of dollars in water-filtration costs. Research shows that human-caused ignitions cause the vast majority of wildfires and are roughly four times more likely to ignite near roads. Additionally, for 25 years, the agency has had a multi-billion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog for its road system. Building more roads will only deepen these problems. I urge the USDA to abandon this proposal and reaffirm your commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans! Thank you.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-297196
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I strongly oppose the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless areas provide recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of Americans. It saves downstream communities millions of dollars in water-filtration costs. Research shows that human-caused ignitions cause the vast majority of wildfires and are roughly four times more likely to ignite near roads. Additionally, for 25 years, the agency has had a multi-billion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog for its road system. Building more roads will only deepen these problems. I urge the USDA to abandon this proposal and reaffirm your commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans. We need the healing power of Nature and roadless areas more than ever.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-297307
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I strongly oppose the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless areas provide recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of Americans. It saves downstream communities millions of dollars in water-filtration costs. Research shows that human-caused ignitions cause the vast majority of wildfires and are roughly four times more likely to ignite near roads. Additionally, for 25 years, the agency has had a multi-billion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog for its road system. Building more roads will only deepen these problems. I urge the USDA to abandon this proposal and reaffirm your commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans. Sincerely, Linda McVarish
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-297359
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I strongly oppose the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless areas provide recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of Americans. It saves downstream communities millions of dollars in water-filtration costs. Protecting the waters in these areas is meaningful considering the drought that many of us are facing. There is no way to compensate for the damage done; once it's damaged it's gone. Research shows that human-caused ignitions cause the vast majority of wildfires and are roughly four times more likely to ignite near roads. Additionally, for 25 years, the agency has had a multi-billion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog for its road system. Building more roads will only deepen these problems. I urge the USDA to abandon this proposal and reaffirm your commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-297440
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I strongly oppose the Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Roadless areas provide recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of Americans. It saves downstream communities millions of dollars in water-filtration costs. Research shows that human-caused ignitions cause the vast majority of wildfires and are roughly four times more likely to ignite near roads. Additionally, for 25 years, the agency has had a multi-billion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog for its road system. Building more roads will only deepen these problems. I deeply object to commercializing and profiting from forests they we realized years ago, needed to be protected. I urge the USDA to drop this proposal and commit to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Sep 1, 2026FS-2025-0001-297484
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The Department of Agriculture/Forest Service proposal to repeal or weaken the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule would be a disastrous mistake. Roadless areas provide recreation opportunities and safe drinking water for millions of Americans. For 25 years, the agency has had a multi-billion-dollar deferred maintenance backlog for its road system. Building more roads will only deepen these problems. I strongly urge the USDA to abandon this proposal and reaffirm your commitment to protecting our roadless forests for wildlife habitat, clean water, climate resilience, and recreation for all Americans.
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