The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-570965
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Claudia Gomez 1751 W Walker St Apt 11210 League City, TX 77573 claudia_m_gomez@yahoo.com Sincerely, Claudia Gomez
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-576114
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Francine Storey 400 W 43rd St APT 32F New York, NY 10036-6314 fmsphelps@gmail.com Sincerely, Francine Storey
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-579424
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear This isn't going unnoticed. The effect is to great to put the literal lungs of out country in the choppi g block. Intact forest and flouting salmon runs also equate to clean accesible drinking water water and millions of dollars made by healthy Americans participating in recreation. Keep America Beautiful and recognize the innate health of tending and protecting complex natural systems. In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Sara Henshaw 3735 SE Yamhill St Portland, OR 97214 saratonehome@gmail.com Sincerely, Sara Henshaw
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-579685
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Susan Parsons 543 Hamilton Blvd 543 Hamilton Blvd Freedom, PA 15042-2861 uspgh7@hotmail.com Sincerely, Susan Parsons
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-583234
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. You never know, one of Stephen and Katie Miller's kids might enjoy kayaking or other sports that need clean water when they get older. Keep that in mind. Sincerely, Russ Kalchbrenner 6062 Garrison St Arvada, CO 80004 rkalch@gmail.com Sincerely, Russ Kalchbrenner
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-583899
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear I am a native Montanan, having spent my years hiking, swimming, exploring so many of the quiet untouched, pristine places that my home state has to offer. I have also lived in Colorado for many years. In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Katie Moum 858 Timber Lakes Grove Monument, CO 80132 moumkatie@gmail.com Sincerely, Katie Moum
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-585214
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history and would lead to more fires. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Theresa Bucher 5405 Topeka Dr Tarzana, CA 91356 buchert@equinetradingco.com Sincerely, Ms. Theresa Bucher
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-585291
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Louise Van Winkle 61 Henry Drive, Apt. 106 Scarborough, ME 04074 louise@wohelo.com Sincerely, Mrs. Louise Van Winkle
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-585441
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear More roads will lead to more fires, poor water quality, and a loss of tge wild lands that are our national treasure. In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Lia Mendez 388 Andesite Ave Apt A Helena, MT 59602 lia.mendez@gmail.com Sincerely, Lia Mendez
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-585909
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. I am only a high schooler and I have had my most fond memories with both friends and families in the very land that this rule protects. Everyone could benefit from spending more time enjoying the beautiful wilderness we are so fortunate to have in our country. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Harris Felix 22 Atwill road Boston, MA 02132 harrisfelix11@gmail.com Sincerely, Harris Felix
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-586175
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Once lost, these places cannot be replaced. Please think about the legacy that this administration will leave. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Morton Barlaz 7909 Vauxhill Dr. Raleigh, NC 27615 mbarlaz@gmail.com Sincerely, Morton Barlaz
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-587003
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I urge you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for vital rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans around the country. Our protected forests are also essential to American culture. Through my time exploring this wilderness, I have truly gained an appreciation how beautiful America is. There is nothing like our forests, and I want protect this land so that future generations can have the same opportunities I have had. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Teague Tran 377 Lenox Ave Oakland, CA 94610 teaguetran@gmail.com Sincerely, Teague Tran
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-587626
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear DO NOT. Shame on you. In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Susan Woodward 8520 ROCKY LN SE OLYMPIA, WA 98513-8921 swoodward@pobox.com Sincerely, Susan Woodward
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589007
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Roads increase water runoff, contributing to flooding and reduce native plants that support our wildlife. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Maddie Selves 2000 Mackenzie way Yukon, OK 73099 mjbazzelle@gmail.com Sincerely, Maddie Selves
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589352
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear Please don't let trump ruin this too! In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Stephanie Mikula 1144 Roland Ln Green Bay, WI 54303 steph.micoola@gmail.com Sincerely, Ms. Stephanie Mikula
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589696
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Please keep our National Forests as they are. More roads means more destruction and more people abusing our lands. Sincerely, Pam Peterson PO Box 4715 Eagle, CO 81631 pampete210@mac.com Sincerely, Pam Peterson
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-589939
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Gutting the Roadless Rule would risk more polluted drinking water for over 25 million Americans, increased flooding, and more landslides. It would imperil recreation areas where people hunt, hike, fish, paddle, and climb. It endangers irreplaceable habitat for iconic animals. Furthermore, it would jeopardize the integrity of incomparable places like Alaska's Tongass National Forest, the nation's old-growth forest. If anything, the rule should be strengthened to better protect all the extraordinary natural values of our essential forests. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Suzanne Scoggin 1559 Lawrence Hazel Road Lawrence, MS 39336 suzannescoggin@aol.com Sincerely, Suzanne Scoggin
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-590233
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear My name is Ali Tucker and I am a graduate of Portland State University with a degree in Supply Chain Logistics Management and a minor in Environmental Sustainability. In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Alex Tucker 1321 NE PARK LN Fairview, OR 97024 aetucker91@gmail.com Sincerely, Alex Tucker
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-590441
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Please reconsider this action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Please remember you work for the people, we elected you because we belive in you. Thank you. Sincerely, Garrett Costello 1195 Meadowlark Lane Jackson, WY 83001 gcostello07@gmail.com Sincerely, Garrett Costello
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-590969
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Dear Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation, Dear In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that it is proposing a complete rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule, I ask you to resist making this change. This is a move that, if finalized, would be the largest loss of protections for rivers on federal lands in U.S. history. The health and safety of all Americans depends on clean water and air. Kowtowing to corporate interest for kickbacks is illegal and not a justification for such action. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected millions of acres of national forest lands that form the headwaters of some of the nation's most critical drinking water sources. Roadless areas safeguard more than 80,000 miles of rivers and streams, protecting fish and wildlife habitat and helping ensure clean drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, including residents of Denver, Atlanta, and Bozeman. Reconsider this blatantly corrupt action, and keep the Roadless Rule as it is: a significant protection for rivers, clean water, and wildlife across the country. Sincerely, Amy Johannesen 10 S Oxford St Brooklyn, NY 11217 ajohannesen13@gmail.com Sincerely, Ms. Amy Johannesen
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