SENATOR LISA MURKOWSKI

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Or call her office — (202) 224-6665.

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.

In your message, relay that everyone is counting on her to take a stand on this issue and not permit the destruction of the Tongass National Forest. Please ask her to support the Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025.

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

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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.

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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

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Or call his office — (202) 224-5852.

Please thank him for co-sponsoring the Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025, and let him know we are counting on him to rally his colleagues to oppose the rescission of the Roadless Rule.

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

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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 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.

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Or call her D.C. office — (202) 224-2523.

Or her Portland office — (207) 618-5560.

Please be sure to let her know that Mainers love our public lands — and that the roadless areas in western Maine need continued protections.

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

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Or call his office — (202) 224-2742.

Please thank him for co-sponsoring the Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025, and let him know we are counting on him to rally his colleagues to oppose the rescission of the Roadless Rule.

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

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Or call her office — (202) 224-2841.

Please ask her to join as a co-sponsor of the Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025, and let her know we are counting on her to rally her colleagues to oppose the rescission of the Roadless Rule.

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

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Or call his office — (202) 224-6542.

Please be sure to let him know that federal public lands are not for sale, and we are counting on him to rally his colleagues across the aisle to oppose this destructive proposal.

In your message, please also 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

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Or call his office — (202) 224-6342.

Please be sure to let him know that North Carolinians love our public lands — and that federal public lands are not for sale!

In your message, please also 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.

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Or call his office — (202) 224-3753.

Please be sure to let him know that federal public lands are not for sale, and we are counting on him to rally his colleagues across the aisle to oppose this destructive proposal.

In your message, please also 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

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Or call his office — (202) 224-5244.

Please be sure to let him know that federal public lands are not for sale, and we are counting on him to rally his colleagues across the aisle to oppose this destructive proposal.

In your message, please also 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.

SENATOR DAVE MCCORMICK

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Or call his office — (202) 224-6324.

Please be sure to let him know that Pennsylvanians love our public lands — and that federal public lands are not for sale!

In your message, please also 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 513,175-acre Allegheny National Forest without proper environmental review.

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CONGRESSMAN BRIAN FITZPATRICK

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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

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Or call his office — (202) 224-5141.

Please be sure to let him know that federal public lands are not for sale, and we are counting on him to rally his colleagues across the aisle to oppose this destructive proposal.

In your message, please also 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.

Please be sure to let her know that federal public lands are not for sale, and we are counting on her to rally her colleagues across the aisle to oppose this destructive proposal.

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 will ‘best meet the needs of the American people.’