2 files from Outdoor Alliance. Counts as 67,077 — Counted from the files: The enclosed submissions were counted from the files themselves.
Enclosed submissions
Enclosed submissions
The comment
Outdoor Alliance collected 67,193 comments on the USDA’s proposed rule on Roadless Area Conservation, which includes 14,744 unique comments and 52,449 signatures on the following comment. You can find the unique comments first, followed by the signatures. If you have any questions, please contact Tania Lown-Hecht, tania@outdooralliance.org. Thank you!
Comment:
I am an avid outdoor recreationist who regularly visits roadless areas on America's national forests and I support the No Action alternative in the current DEIS.
I am deeply concerned with the idea of rescinding the Roadless Rule, which is extremely important to the outdoor recreation community and the outdoor recreation economy. The rescission would remove important protections for approximately 45 million acres of backcountry national forests, including more than 25,000 miles of trails, 10,000 climbing routes, nearly 1,000 miles of whitewater, and more than 10,000 miles of mountain biking.
I strongly support maintaining the Roadless Rule as is. Outdoor recreation is a crucial part of our country's economy, and rescinding the Roadless Rule is unpopular and unnecessary.