The Trump Administration Is Trying to Revoke the ‘Roadless Rule.’ The Public Won’t Have Much Time to Weigh In

The rule protecting remote wilderness areas received 1.6 million public comments when it was developed. People will have just 14 business days to comment on a key part of its rescission.  

By Sarah Mattalian
August 31, 2025
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Sarah Mattalian

Sarah Mattalian is a graduate student at Northwestern University Medill, pursuing a master’s degree in journalism with a specialization in health, environment and science reporting. ]

 
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