Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins,Comments for RIN 0596-AD66Dear Secretary of Agriculture,As a middle-aged US Citizen, I have long taken pride in the National Forests that our country has protected. I understand that the Roadless Rule has helped to preserve our national treasures for wildlife and for future generations, and I believe that wisdom lies in their continued protection. As a Kentuckian and a supporter of Kentucky Waterways Alliance, I am especially concerned about the impact that elimination of the Roadless Rule would have on our watersheds, particularly the Red River Watershed. The adage that "Water is life" is absolutely true. In this day and age when so many waterways are polluted or affected by climate change, we should prioritize maintaining quality water sources as best we can. I have visited the Daniel Boone National Forest and the Red River Gorge. I recognize that these areas are renowned for their beauty and natural diversity. Kentuckians love to welcome visitors to these remote areas, but, in order to do so, we must preserve the attributes that attract them in the first place.I urge our nation's leaders to direct their money and attention to better maintenance of the roads that we already have. Please act with reverence for the land, for human health, and for the quality of life of the generations that will follow us. Sincerely,Leigh PittengerLeighKentucky