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Protect Colorado's Pristine National Forests
Target: U.S. Forest ServiceSponsored by: Heritage Forests Campaign
The Bush Administration is set to begin a national rulemaking that could weaken regulations currently protecting more than 4.4 million acres of Colorado's undeveloped national forest roadless areas.
These areas currently enjoy protection under the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, but through this process, the door could be opened to mining, logging, road construction, oil and gas development as well as other corporate special interests.
The proposed Colorado Roadless Rule would leave national forests in Colorado less protected than national forests elsewhere in the country, as other states would still be covered under the broader, stronger 2001 roadless rule.
Please sign the letter below to let the Forest Service know that you want all of Colorado's roadless areas protected. Ask them not to remove the current protections provided by the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
These areas currently enjoy protection under the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, but through this process, the door could be opened to mining, logging, road construction, oil and gas development as well as other corporate special interests.
The proposed Colorado Roadless Rule would leave national forests in Colorado less protected than national forests elsewhere in the country, as other states would still be covered under the broader, stronger 2001 roadless rule.
Please sign the letter below to let the Forest Service know that you want all of Colorado's roadless areas protected. Ask them not to remove the current protections provided by the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
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# 27,950:
10:27 am PST, Feb 26,
Janis Houston, Colorado
Keep roads out of our Colorado forests!!! Leave us some wild places for nature to nurture our spirits and those who inhabit the land. NO MORE ROADS in pristine national forests!!
Keep roads out of our Colorado forests!!! Leave us some wild places for nature to nurture our spirits and those who inhabit the land. NO MORE ROADS in pristine national forests!!
# 27,949:
10:18 am PST, Feb 26,
Rita Falsetto, Colorado
# 27,948:
10:09 am PST, Feb 26,
Scott Himle, Colorado
There has been 100 years of road making. I want the line drawn today, no more roads. If you want to drive to experience the mountains, use an existing road!
There has been 100 years of road making. I want the line drawn today, no more roads. If you want to drive to experience the mountains, use an existing road!
# 27,947:
8:49 am PST, Feb 26,
Alin Petenciuc, Romania
# 27,946:
8:11 am PST, Feb 26,
Susan Rudisill, Texas
# 27,945:
7:58 am PST, Feb 26,
William Napier, Colorado
One road begets another. . . and another . . and another. Before you know it, wilderness is no longer a reality but just a memory.
One road begets another. . . and another . . and another. Before you know it, wilderness is no longer a reality but just a memory.
# 27,944:
7:44 am PST, Feb 26,
Jon Satchwill, Colorado
# 27,943:
7:39 am PST, Feb 26,
Elliott Davis, Colorado
Innovate - don't drill.
Innovate - don't drill.
# 27,942:
7:19 am PST, Feb 26,
Rebecca Drogen, Colorado
It is typical of the Bush administration to choose the action that will ultimately do the most harm to our country and our planet. At a time when world leaders should fight to ensure the continuation of our planet by reducing green house gases and preserving our forests, this administration seeks to line its pockets and continue in its destructive path. I do not support Bush's attempts to pillage Colorado's forests and I stongly urge you to work to prevent him doing so.
It is typical of the Bush administration to choose the action that will ultimately do the most harm to our country and our planet. At a time when world leaders should fight to ensure the continuation of our planet by reducing green house gases and preserving our forests, this administration seeks to line its pockets and continue in its destructive path. I do not support Bush's attempts to pillage Colorado's forests and I stongly urge you to work to prevent him doing so.
# 27,941:
7:06 am PST, Feb 26,
Carl Darnell, Colorado
Please keep the motorheads out
Please keep the motorheads out
# 27,940:
5:31 am PST, Feb 26,
Jean Zitkus, Connecticut
# 27,939:
9:52 pm PST, Feb 25,
Jo Lauren Seavy, Colorado
# 27,938:
7:53 pm PST, Feb 25,
Renee Meyer, Colorado
Lets keep Colorado green and let future generations enjoy it the way we are.
Lets keep Colorado green and let future generations enjoy it the way we are.
# 27,937:
7:31 pm PST, Feb 25,
Tom Asprey, Colorado
Keep your grubby federal hands off my state! All you see is $$$ signs.
Keep your grubby federal hands off my state! All you see is $$$ signs.
# 27,936:
7:27 pm PST, Feb 25,
Jeffry Buechler, Colorado
let's leave something beautiful for future generations.
let's leave something beautiful for future generations.
# 27,935:
6:43 pm PST, Feb 25,
April H. Schmidt, Colorado
# 27,934:
6:41 pm PST, Feb 25,
Heidi Morgan, Colorado
Keep our beautiful Colorado untouched. We live in CO for our children to grow up with forests, wild animals and peaceful open spaces.
Keep our beautiful Colorado untouched. We live in CO for our children to grow up with forests, wild animals and peaceful open spaces.
# 27,933:
6:28 pm PST, Feb 25,
Katie Boughner, Indiana
# 27,932:
5:37 pm PST, Feb 25,
Rachel Spath, California
# 27,931:
5:00 pm PST, Feb 25,
Heidi Alvarez, Washington D.C.
# 27,930:
4:52 pm PST, Feb 25,
J. Davies, Colorado
We must protect our roadless areas in Colorado for the environment and for the next seven generations.
We must protect our roadless areas in Colorado for the environment and for the next seven generations.
# 27,929:
4:11 pm PST, Feb 25,
Kelly Long Crow, Colorado
# 27,928:
4:09 pm PST, Feb 25,
Holly McCullough, Colorado
Colorado forests need to stay the way they are. Stop trying to destroy nature and leave the forest alone. I think enough damage has been done to this earth already. Pretty soon there will be nothing left. The mountains are a beautiful place to relax for a day, and what would it be without the forest's trees. Those grounds need to stay protected for more reasons than one.
Colorado forests need to stay the way they are. Stop trying to destroy nature and leave the forest alone. I think enough damage has been done to this earth already. Pretty soon there will be nothing left. The mountains are a beautiful place to relax for a day, and what would it be without the forest's trees. Those grounds need to stay protected for more reasons than one.
# 27,927:
4:06 pm PST, Feb 25,
Jonette Bronson, Colorado
hands off, jerks, we love colorado the way it is
hands off, jerks, we love colorado the way it is
# 27,926:
4:05 pm PST, Feb 25,
Paul Adams, Colorado
# 27,925:
3:53 pm PST, Feb 25,
Jesse Hall, Colorado
# 27,924:
3:22 pm PST, Feb 25,
Name not displayed, Colorado
# 27,923:
3:14 pm PST, Feb 25,
Lynn Sitler, Colorado
As a native of Colorado, I have enjoyed the wilderness areas on both slopes. My grandchildren deserve the same pleasure.
As a native of Colorado, I have enjoyed the wilderness areas on both slopes. My grandchildren deserve the same pleasure.
# 27,922:
2:59 pm PST, Feb 25,
Marie Gallagher, Colorado
Back off from our pristine forests, Mr. Bush and Mr. Cheney...go create a mess somewhere else.
Back off from our pristine forests, Mr. Bush and Mr. Cheney...go create a mess somewhere else.
# 27,921:
2:27 pm PST, Feb 25,
Jack Dinkmeyer, Colorado
Before these two stooges of big business and special interests get thrown out by what should be a Democratic landslide, they are attempting to steal everything they can for their corporate masters, which really control our government. Hopefully, we can survive the darkest chapter in American history.
Before these two stooges of big business and special interests get thrown out by what should be a Democratic landslide, they are attempting to steal everything they can for their corporate masters, which really control our government. Hopefully, we can survive the darkest chapter in American history.
# 27,920:
2:25 pm PST, Feb 25,
Carol Murphy, Colorado
BEAUTY PRESCRIPTION: Care enuf to stop this desecration, and preserve our nature AND when you next look in the mirror you will find a better reflection of yourselves ...THIS BEAUTY TIP WORKS LIKE A CHARM!!! Peace!
BEAUTY PRESCRIPTION: Care enuf to stop this desecration, and preserve our nature AND when you next look in the mirror you will find a better reflection of yourselves ...THIS BEAUTY TIP WORKS LIKE A CHARM!!! Peace!
# 27,919:
1:41 pm PST, Feb 25,
Kathleen Fellbaum, Washington
# 27,918:
1:16 pm PST, Feb 25,
Michelle Duty, Missouri
# 27,917:
1:16 pm PST, Feb 25,
Ben Garrison, Colorado
Our government SUCKS because they don't care about our forest's. They are to busy filling there pockets with $ and oil to want to put the resoure's into it. But the time will come to make it a reality. Leave our forest's alone!!!!
Our government SUCKS because they don't care about our forest's. They are to busy filling there pockets with $ and oil to want to put the resoure's into it. But the time will come to make it a reality. Leave our forest's alone!!!!
# 27,916:
12:50 pm PST, Feb 25,
Carol Haykus, Colorado
The pristine forest areas of Colorado are one of our states most valuable assets. We need to work now to preserve these areas for future generations so that they too will have the opportunity to experience the wonder and solitude that these natural areas offer. The devastating effect on wildlife habitat and outdoor recreational opportunities will be immense if these roadless area are opened to mining, logging ,gas and oil development or other private interests. Please uphold the 2001 roadless conservation rule to maintain the protection of these irreplaceable forest areas.
The pristine forest areas of Colorado are one of our states most valuable assets. We need to work now to preserve these areas for future generations so that they too will have the opportunity to experience the wonder and solitude that these natural areas offer. The devastating effect on wildlife habitat and outdoor recreational opportunities will be immense if these roadless area are opened to mining, logging ,gas and oil development or other private interests. Please uphold the 2001 roadless conservation rule to maintain the protection of these irreplaceable forest areas.
# 27,915:
12:49 pm PST, Feb 25,
E. Sickel, Colorado
The Colorado economy relies on tourism and the beauty of the mountains are a major part of that draw. I charge you with the responsibiltiy to recognize the needs of the states, not just the desires of large companies who's interests are not in the beauty of the forests and all the people from all over the world who come to enjoy them. We are already fighting natural threats to this valuable resource, please do not add man made and unnecessary threats to the forest environments. We as humans are charged with the care of the world, which does not inlude the exploitation of its natural resources. The US should be a leader in caring for the environment, not viewed as on of the worst exploiters. Thank you.
The Colorado economy relies on tourism and the beauty of the mountains are a major part of that draw. I charge you with the responsibiltiy to recognize the needs of the states, not just the desires of large companies who's interests are not in the beauty of the forests and all the people from all over the world who come to enjoy them. We are already fighting natural threats to this valuable resource, please do not add man made and unnecessary threats to the forest environments. We as humans are charged with the care of the world, which does not inlude the exploitation of its natural resources. The US should be a leader in caring for the environment, not viewed as on of the worst exploiters. Thank you.
# 27,914:
12:45 pm PST, Feb 25,
Mary Ann Surges, Colorado
# 27,913:
12:27 pm PST, Feb 25,
Karen Hild, Colorado
An increasing amount of Colorado's land is being assaulted by the Federal government or agents of same. Leave our nature alone!!
An increasing amount of Colorado's land is being assaulted by the Federal government or agents of same. Leave our nature alone!!
# 27,912:
12:01 pm PST, Feb 25,
DJ Martinez, Colorado
# 27,911:
11:38 am PST, Feb 25,
Tait DeBaca, Colorado
The beauty of our open space in Colorado is our biggest asset. Many people from around the world move to and vist the state to witness it's splender. The roadless areas are generating revenue for the state. We may boast that we have more roadless areas than most states. Roadless areas are quickly disappearing. Please stop the destruction of these roadless areas.
The beauty of our open space in Colorado is our biggest asset. Many people from around the world move to and vist the state to witness it's splender. The roadless areas are generating revenue for the state. We may boast that we have more roadless areas than most states. Roadless areas are quickly disappearing. Please stop the destruction of these roadless areas.
# 27,910:
11:35 am PST, Feb 25,
Emily Ewing, Colorado
Please leave our national forests alone. We don't have enough set aside as it is. What kind of legacy are we leaving for future generations?
Please leave our national forests alone. We don't have enough set aside as it is. What kind of legacy are we leaving for future generations?
# 27,909:
11:27 am PST, Feb 25,
Lynae Thompson, Colorado
The health of our land is a risk. The wild life will have no place to live. Please don't destroy the forst.
The health of our land is a risk. The wild life will have no place to live. Please don't destroy the forst.
# 27,908:
11:25 am PST, Feb 25,
Katherine Dixon, Colorado
Colorado's wilderness requires more protection, not less protection, than the rest of the nation. Leave these areas alone, and Colorado citizens like those in Leadville won't have to worry about "progress" ruining their water supply...
Colorado's wilderness requires more protection, not less protection, than the rest of the nation. Leave these areas alone, and Colorado citizens like those in Leadville won't have to worry about "progress" ruining their water supply...
# 27,907:
11:12 am PST, Feb 25,
Name not displayed, Colorado
I want my children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to enjoy the experience of walking on land that doesn't reveal the human footprint. In this world, Nature is one of the great healers! We need to safeguard this incredible treasure. We need to be wise stewards of our forested lands!
I want my children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to enjoy the experience of walking on land that doesn't reveal the human footprint. In this world, Nature is one of the great healers! We need to safeguard this incredible treasure. We need to be wise stewards of our forested lands!
# 27,906:
11:11 am PST, Feb 25,
Elizabeth Almeyda, Colorado
# 27,905:
11:09 am PST, Feb 25,
Brian Hires, Colorado
Please help protect these unique and important natural resources - Colorado's roadless areas.
Please help protect these unique and important natural resources - Colorado's roadless areas.
# 27,904:
11:08 am PST, Feb 25,
Name not displayed, Colorado
I want roadless areas to stay the way they are because the wild animals are stressed enough and we don't need to have vehicle access to every scrap of land.
I want roadless areas to stay the way they are because the wild animals are stressed enough and we don't need to have vehicle access to every scrap of land.
# 27,903:
10:58 am PST, Feb 25,
Amy Hedges, Colorado
We have to protect this planet, it's the only one we have. Get it through your thick skulls!!!!!!!!!!!
We have to protect this planet, it's the only one we have. Get it through your thick skulls!!!!!!!!!!!
# 27,902:
10:41 am PST, Feb 25,
Mireia Brunet, Colorado
# 27,901:
10:34 am PST, Feb 25,
J & J Robbert, Colorado
Bush administation, Please do SOMETHING right and stop disregarding and destroying our environment. When it is gone, so are we.
Bush administation, Please do SOMETHING right and stop disregarding and destroying our environment. When it is gone, so are we.