We must act today to keep our wild forests roadless.

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“The roadless areas are the lungs of our country.”​
— Ryan Dibala, birding guide and conservationist

Roadless forests are under threat - your voice still matters.

This morning, I read a message from my colleague and coaching client Ryan Dibala that lit a fire under me. The Trump Administration is once again trying to roll back the Roadless Area Conservation Rule — a safeguard that protects 58 million acres of national forestland across the U.S. from new road construction and industrial logging.

And we only have until September 19th (tomorrow) to speak up.

But let’s be honest: many of us are tired. It feels like no one is listening. What’s the point of submitting a comment to an administration that seems determined to ignore science, conservation, and public opinion?

Here’s the truth: our comments still matter.

Even if this rollback goes forward, these public comments become part of the official federal record. They’re often cited in legal cases, and they give federal employees the evidence and public support they need to fight from the inside. Many want to protect these places — but they need us to give them teeth.

After reading Ryan’s message, I sat down and wrote this comment. I’ll be submitting it today:
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If you don’t know what to say, feel free to borrow my words. What matters most is that you say something.

🗣️ Submit your public comment before September 19th:

And if you've already commented, please forward this to one other person. The more voices on record, the stronger the case for protection — now, and in the courtroom later.

Let’s speak up while we still can.

For our forests,​
Angie Drake
​Not Your Average American