But USDA will likely IGNORE the public to satisfy corporate interests!
The comment period ended on October 6, 2026. Despite overwhelming opposition (over 99% of more than 375,000 comments), the USDA is expected to IGNORE the public and repeal protections anyway to enable corporate logging, mining, and road-building.
The USDA doesn't care about public opinion. ONLY massive pressure on Congress can stop this betrayal of the American people and our public lands:
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This is our ONLY hope! Congress can stop the USDA from ignoring the public. Make your representatives fight against this corporate giveaway!
Comment Analysis
We keep reading and analysing every comment in the record as it posts — what the public raised, and what the Forest Service must answer in the Final EIS.
They Will Ignore Public Opposition Unless We Act
The comment period ended on October 6, 2026. Despite overwhelming opposition (over 99% of more than 375,000 comments), the USDA is expected to IGNORE the public and repeal protections anyway to enable corporate logging, mining, and road-building.
What Happens Next?
URGENT: Congressional Action Needed NOW!
The USDA doesn't care about public opinion. ONLY massive pressure on Congress can stop this betrayal of the American people and our public lands:
We keep reading and analysing every comment in the record as it posts — what the public raised, and what the Forest Service must answer in the Final EIS.
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Read the public comments submitted to the Forest Service on regulations.gov.