It's essential that we keep the Roadless Rule in place. Roadless areas protect drinking water quality, protect communities and forests from wildfires, and provide precious habitat to animals that have lost too much already. My family hikes in roadless areas in the Eldorado National Forest. This is a tradition I would like my children to be able to continue with their children and down the generations long after I'm gone. The surrounding communities and local wildlife also deserve the safety afforded by the presence of roadless areas. Once these areas are logged or have roads carved into them, they will never be the same. Please protect the Roadless Rule, which protects humans and wildlife alike. Thank you for your consideration.