SENATOR LISA MURKOWSKI

Click here to send Senator Murkowski a message.

Or call her office — (202) 224-6665.

In your message, please let her know that everyone is counting on her to take a stand on this issue and not permit the destruction of the Tongass National Forest.

The 16.7-million-acre Tongass National Forest is the crown jewel of America’s National Forests, with around 5 million acres old-growth remaining.

SENATOR ALEX PADILLA is a co-sponsor of the misguided and misleadingly-named Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA).

NGOs Earthjustice, Oregon Wild, Standing Trees, and the Center for Biological Diversity recently issued the following statement on FOFA:

“This Senate bill could open the door to unlimited logging of forests owned and cherished by all Americans. Cutting down our old-growth and mature trees will ultimately worsen climate change.”

Click here to send Senator Padilla a message.

Or call his office — (202) 224-3553.

In your message, please let him know that everyone is counting on him to follow the most up-to-date forest science on this critical issue and not permit the misguided destruction of California’s eighteen National Forests.

To learn more, read this LA Times article from April 12, 2025: “Trump’s order to expand U.S. timber production includes all of California’s national forests”

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CONGRESSMAN RO KHANA served as the Chair of the Oversight Environmental Subcommittee, with jurisdiction over global climate change, environmental protection, public lands, endangered species, air and water quality, etc. He is well-versed in National Forest management issues.

Click here to send Congressman Khanna a message.

Or call his office — (202) 225-2631.

In your message, please let him know that everyone is counting on him to take a stand on this issue and not permit the destruction of California’s eighteen National Forests. Urge him to speak out about the critical importance of safeguarding mature and old-growth federal forests.

SENATOR MICHAEL BENNET

Click here to send Senator Bennet a message.

Or call his office — (202) 224-5852.

In your message, please let him know that everyone is counting on him to protect the eleven National Forests located in Colorado. Urge him to speak out about the critical importance of safeguarding mature and old-growth federal forests.

SENATOR MITCH MCCONNELL

Click here to send Senator McConnell a message.

Or call his office — (202) 224-2541.

In your message, please let him know that everyone is counting on him to follow the most up-to-date forest science on this critical issue and not permit extensive logging of the 708,000-acre Daniel Boone National Forest without proper environmental review.

To learn more, read this Lexington Herald-Leader article from April 8, 2025: “New rule could mean more logging, destruction in KY’s massive Daniel Boone forest, groups warn”

CONGRESSWOMAN CHELLIE PINGREE is the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee that controls the U.S. Forest Service’s budget — and is therefore a very influential voice.

Click here to send Congresswoman Pingree a message.

Or call her office — (202) 225-6116.

In your message, please let her know that everyone is counting on her to continue being a national leader on this issue. Urge her to speak out about the critical importance of safeguarding mature and old-growth federal forests.

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SENATOR SUSAN COLLINS is now the Chair of the immensely powerful Senate Appropriations Committee.

Click here to contact Senator Collins.

Or call her office — (202) 224-2523.

In your message, please let her know that everyone is counting on her to rally her colleagues to take a stand on this issue. Urge her to speak out about the critical importance of safeguarding mature and old-growth federal forests.

SENATOR ED MARKEY

Click here to send Senator Markey a message.

Or call his office — (202) 224-2742.

In your message, please let him know that everyone is counting on him to continue being a national leader on environmental issues. Urge him to speak out about the critical importance of safeguarding mature and old-growth federal forests.

SENATOR JEANNE SHAHEEN

Click here to send Senator Shaheen a message.

Or call his office — (202) 224-2841.

In your message, please let her know that everyone is counting on her to protect the White Mountain National Forest. Urge her to speak out about the critical importance of safeguarding mature and old-growth federal forests.

SENATOR CHUCK SCHUMER

Click here to send Senator Schumer a message.

Or call his office — (202) 224-6542.

In your message, please let him know that everyone is counting on him to take a stand on this issue and not permit increased logging in the 16,259-acre Finger Lakes National Forest. Urge him to speak out about the critical importance of protecting our federal forests.

SENATOR THOM TILLIS

Click here to send Senator Tillis a message.

Or call his office — (202) 224-6342.

In your message, please let him know that everyone is counting on him to take a stand on this issue and not permit improperly-vetted logging in the National Forests of North Carolina.

Biologically diverse Pisgah-Nantahala National Forest is the most popular National Forest in the country and is home to some of the last and largest old-growth forests in the East.

SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriation Subcommittee with jurisdiction over public lands and the U.S. Forest Service.

Click here to send Senator Merkley a message.

Or call his office — (202) 224-3753.

In your message, please let him know that everyone is counting on him to take a stand on this issue and not permit the destruction of Oregon’s eleven National Forests. Urge him to speak out about the critical importance of safeguarding mature and old-growth federal forests.

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SENATOR RON WYDEN

Click here to send Senator Wyden a message.

Or call his office — (202) 224-5244.

In your message, please let him know that everyone is counting on him to take a stand on this issue and not permit the destruction of Oregon’s eleven National Forests. Urge him to speak out about the critical importance of safeguarding mature and old-growth federal forests.

CONGRESSMAN BRIAN FITZPATRICK

Click here to send Congressman Fitzpatrick a message.

Or call his office — (202) 225-4276.

In your message, please let him know that everyone is counting on him to take a stand on this issue and not permit improperly-vetted logging within the half million acres of the Allegheny National Forest.

In the Allegheny National Forest, the Tionesta Scenic Area contains over 2,000 acres of old growth timber, with significant stands of ancient northern hemlock.

SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS

Click here to send Senator Sanders a message.

Or call his office — (202) 224-5141.

In your message, please let him know that everyone is counting on him to protect the Green Mountain National Forest. Urge him to speak out about the critical importance of safeguarding mature and old-growth federal forests.

SENATOR PATTY MURRAY is now the Ranking Member of the immensely powerful Senate Appropriations Committee.

Click here to contact Senator Murray.

Or call her office — (202) 224-2621.

In your message, please let her know that everyone is counting on her to take a stand on this issue. Urge her to speak out about the critical importance of safeguarding mature and old-growth federal forests.

To learn more, read this Seattle Times article from April 15, 2025: “Trump targeted 5 national forests in WA for accelerated logging. So what happens now?”

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)

Please send a letter or postcard to the USDA at the following address —

U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20250

In your note, please be sure to say:

I urge Secretary Rollins to rescind her “Emergency Situation Determination” — and instead manage our National Forests in a manner that would ‘best meet the needs of the American people.’