The current administration is rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, opening:

- 9.3 million acres in the Tongass National Forest

- 44.7 million acres nationwide

- Areas around Petersburg, Stikine River, and our shared favorite wilderness spots are again, at risk

Public lands aren't just Alaska's treasure—they belong to all of us. From my shipping container studio overlooking Frederick Sound, I'm inspired daily by pristine wilderness that should remain accessible to everyone. Every piece of handcrafted silver jewelry I create draws from this untouched beauty.

When our public lands are threatened, we risk losing irreplaceable ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and sacred Indigenous cultural sites that have been protected for generations. These landscapes inspire art, provide recreation, and preserve our natural heritage for future generations.

- Tongass logging LOSES $30 million/year in taxpayer money

- Fishing & tourism generate $6+ billion annually for Alaska

- Old-growth trees shade salmon streams - logging heats water & kills fish

- 2,000 bald eagles depend on the Stikine River area (the highest concentration in North America)

- Even remote areas can be helicopter-logged without roads

- Road maintenance backlog of $5 billion already blocks salmon from spawning grounds

If You're in Alaska:

📞 Call Your Representatives About the Roadless Rule:

🔗 Official Forest Service Roadless Info

See What's At Risk:

🔗🗺️Official Tongass Roadless Areas Map

🔗🗺️All State Roadless Maps

Here's a sample script:

""I am calling to oppose the rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. The Tongass National Forest and roadless areas provide:
- $6 billion annually to Alaska's fishing economy
- Critical salmon habitat and clean water
- Climate protection through carbon storage
- Indigenous cultural and subsistence sites
Please support maintaining these protections."

🔗Contact Senator Murkowski

DC Phone: (202) 224-6665

Anchorage Phone: (907) 271-3735

🔗Contact Senator Sullivan

DC Phone: (202) 224-3004

Anchorage Phone: (907) 271-5915

Rep. Nick Begich: (202) 225-5765

• Share your own story - whether you're a visitor, resident, outdoor enthusiast, or someone who values these lands for family, wildlife, clean water, or climate protection.
• Include specific facts about economic and environmental impacts.
• Mention why these places matter to your family/community.
• Keep it professional but heartfelt.
• Submit by September 19, 2025

🔗 Submit Your Comment: [regulations.gov link]

Global Action Toolkit

Wherever You Are:

🔗Find Your Representatives - 5 Calls App

🔗Contact Your Senators & Representatives

For International Supporters: 

🔗Contact US Embassy

🔗Wilderness Society (accepts international donations) 

🔗Alaska Wilderness League (international support) 

📢 Share on Social Media:
Tag @POTUS @SenLisaMurkowski @SenDanSullivan @SecRollins @ForestService with:
#SaveRoadlessRule #TongassForest #ProtectPublicLands #AlaskaWilderness #8DaysLeft

Join Conservation Organizations:

🔗Wilderness Society Action Center

🔗Alaska Wilderness League

Federal Action:

🔗Regulations.gov Comment Portal

🔗Latest Bill Status & Updates

Stay Informed:

🔗📱5 Calls - Current Campaigns

Protect Indigenous Cultural Sites:

🔗🏛️ Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Federal Sacred Sites Protection)

🔗🌲 Association on American Indian Affairs (Protect the Sacred)

🔗🏔️ Alaska Federation of Natives (Statewide Native Advocacy)

Every email sent, every call made, every voice raised makes a difference. Our public lands deserve protection—now let's ensure they inspire future generations, too.