Comment Analysis · Docket FS-2025-0001

Organised campaigns.

Every campaign, by how it reached the agency: choose Individual Submission or Bulk Upload.

What a campaign is

A campaign is an organised effort by a group to get people to weigh in on the rule. The group writes a letter or a petition, asks its supporters to add their names or their own words, and gets the result to the agency. However it arrives, it is one campaign. It can arrive in two ways, and each is counted its own way.

The count is of entries, not people. A posted comment carries no name, so a person who posted the letter and also signed the petition is two entries, and cannot be matched.

The campaigns whose supporters posted the letter themselves, largest first by how many times it was posted. Each counts as one unique comment, however many posted it. Where the group behind a campaign is known, it is named, with how we know; otherwise the campaign is named by how its letter opens.

22 campaigns run by CalWild

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Each campaign's organisation where known, its letter, how many submitted it, its position and ratings, and the topics it raises.

  1. CalWild

    “I oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge you to maintain the existing Rule as is. The Roadless Rule…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    6,401 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-345246 · 751 versions · 27 added their own words · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  2. CalWild

    “I oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge you to maintain the existing Rule as is. The Roadless Rule…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    45 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-342470 · 5 versions · 1 added their own words · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  3. CalWild

    “I VEHEMENTLY oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge you to maintain the existing Rule as is. The Roadless…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    35 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-342760 · 3 versions · names Middle Fork, San Jose, South Fork

  4. CalWild

    “PLEASE DON'T DESTROY OUR ENVIRONMENT! I oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge you to maintain the…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    32 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-345341 · 5 versions · 1 added their own words · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  5. CalWild

    “I oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge you to maintain the existing Rule as is. The Roadless Rule…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    31 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-342624 · 10 versions · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  6. CalWild

    “As a retired educator and veteran who uses our public lands and national parks and find their beauty to be a national treasure therefore, I…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    24 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-344975 · 2 versions · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  7. CalWild

    “In order to Protect our Public Lands AND the Planet the Roadless Rule MUST REMAIN in effect! Protect NOT Pillage! I oppose the proposed…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    23 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-342956 · 2 versions · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  8. CalWild

    “We need the Roadless Rule, and now the Roadless Rule needs us. I oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    22 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-342707 · 2 versions · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  9. CalWild

    “I oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge you to maintain the existing Rule as is. The Roadless Rule…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    21 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-343511 · 2 versions · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  10. CalWild

    “I oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge you to maintain the existing Rule as is. The Roadless Rule…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-342817 · 2 versions · 1 added their own words · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  11. CalWild

    “I oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule and urge you to maintain the existing Rule as is. The Roadless Rule…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    13 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 2/24
    Recreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-345166 · 2 versions

  12. CalWild

    “I vigorously oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge you to maintain the existing Rule as is. The Roadless…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-343356 · 2 versions · 1 added their own words · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  13. CalWild

    “Rivers are so important tp me and my family but also important to the plants and animals that rely on the watershed including the oceans. I…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-342704 · 2 versions · 1 added their own words · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  14. CalWild

    “I am a wildlife rehabilitationist and live on private land within a federal Wilderness area. I have long been an advocate of Roadless areas…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Environmental Protection BiodiversityRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-343489 · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  15. CalWild

    “I oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge you to maintain the existing Rule as is. The Roadless Rule…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-345073 · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  16. CalWild

    “I oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge you to maintain the existing Rule as is. The Roadless Rule…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-345157

  17. CalWild

    “Living in South Lake Tahoe, home to the Desolation Wilderness, which brings millions of people to visit and contribute to the economy of the…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-345273 · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  18. CalWild

    “I oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge you to maintain the existing Rule as is. The Roadless Rule…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    12 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-345301 · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  19. CalWild

    “As a long time 4X4 off-roader that sees the damage we do, we should not spread the damage further. I oppose the proposed repeal of the…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    11 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-343193 · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  20. CalWild

    “I oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge you to maintain the existing Rule as is. The Roadless Rule…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    11 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-344213 · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  21. CalWild

    “I oppose the proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. I urge you to maintain the existing Rule as is. WITHOUT NATURE THERE IS…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    11 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-345084 · names Middle Fork, South Fork

  22. CalWild

    “Watershes, streams, rivers wetlands and aquiters and everything inbetween MUST be protected. For the health of the people, domesticated…”From the action page: https://www.calwild.org/defendroadlessdefendrivers/

    10 submissionsOpposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 4/24
    Forest Management WildfireRecreation Tourism Public UseWater Quality QuantityWildlife Habitat

    Letter FS-2025-0001-343495 · names Middle Fork, South Fork

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How it works. Position and topic classification is performed by a large language model (the open-weight Qwen3.8 27B) that reads each comment and labels its position — supports, opposes, or neutral — and the topics it raises. Copies and campaigns are found by hashes of the text and the overlap of six-to-eight-word phrases, grouped into text families; every unique figure counts one family once. Sentence embeddings (Qwen3) find reworded templates, shown under Organized campaigns, and cross-check the families; lexical, syntactic and stylometric features (TF-IDF, spaCy) score each comment’s originality for review. Neither decides a copy count. The full method is on the Methodologies page of roadless.org.

The full method. Every step, why it is done that way, its known limits and a glossary: Methodologies →

The data. The full canonical dataset — every comment on Docket FS-2025-0001 — is available from Regulations.gov's bulk download, the canonical source: https://www.regulations.gov/bulkdownload. Download the CSV directly (Regulations.gov keeps this link working until October 18, 2026): https://bulk-downloads.regulations.gov/mv4-z8fw-q5jx.csv.

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