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The Roadless Rule protects Midwest forests.
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Dear John,
Our wild, roadless national forests are in danger. The Trump administration is moving to repeal the Roadless Rule , a vital safeguard that protects 45 million acres of the most pristine forests in America.
If this proposal goes forward, millions of acres could be opened to logging, mining, and road building. That would fragment wildlife habitats, pollute waterways, and threaten some of the last untouched wildlands in our region.
Add your name to ELPC’s letter calling on Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to withdraw this reckless proposal and keep roadless protections in place before the September 19 deadline. [[link removed]]
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Here in the Midwest, 512,000 acres of roadless areas are at risk , including in Wisconsin’s Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Michigan’s Ottawa, Hiawatha, and Huron-Manistee National Forests, Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, Minnesota’s Superior and Chippewa National Forests, and elsewhere.
These are some of the last unbroken forests in our region, and once they are lost, we cannot get them back.
The decision rests with Secretary Rollins, who oversees the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is the parent agency of the U.S. Forest Service. She has the authority to stop this rollback and protect our forests for generations to come.
The Roadless Rule has worked for nearly 25 years, ensuring these forests remain intact for clean water, wildlife, and recreation. It is one of the most popular and effective conservation policies in our nation’s history. Rolling it back now would be a step backward for our environment, our health, and our communities.
This public comment period is our chance to show strong opposition. By speaking up now, we can help keep roadless protections in place and safeguard these forests for the future. [[link removed]]
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Thank you,
Kelly Thayer
Senior Policy Advocate
Environmental Law & Policy Center
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