1. United States
2. Utah
3. Letter

The Roadless Rule safeguards wildlife, water Dear Secretary Rollins, I’m writing asking you not to repeal the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. For more than two decades, this important policy has safeguarded millions of acres of crucial habitat for big game and cold-water fish species, guaranteed fresh water to tens-of-millions of Americans, and provided untold recreational opportunities The richness of our nation’s ecosystems are a critical part of our sporting heritage. The Forest Service has a responsibility to ensure that future generations will enjoy these national values and the numerous activities and livelihoods that rely on them. In addition, our national forest system provides drinking water to nearly 90% of the people served by public water systems in the West and provides the water to farmers in California and Arizona who grow 90% of the winter vegetables consumed in the U.S.. Roads increase sediment and runoff and degrade watersheds. In short, Americans have said time and time again that they want roadless areas conserved and protected, and the benefits of doing so are invaluable. There is simply no reason for a repeal of this important conservation policy. Sincerely, A Constituent Disgusted With The Way Republicans Are Throwing Away Our Country's Wild Spaces