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September 12, 2025 13 mins

There is just one week left to comment on the USDA’s intent to rescind the Roadless Rule.

The comment period closes September 19th. As of this recording, more than 78,000 comments have already been submitted to the Federal Register, but we need to keep that momentum going.

Link to Federal Register to Comment on the Roadless Rule: ⁠⁠https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/29/2025-16581/special-areas-roadless-area-conservation-national-forest-system-lands⁠

This week's feature story: On Wednesday, September 10th, the Department of the Interior announced the intent to rescind the Public Lands Rule.

To help us understand what this decision means for conservation and the future of public land management, we’re joined by Kate Groetzinger from the Center for Western Priorities.

Subscribe to our newsletter for in-depth coverage and extra stories we don’t have time for on the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠theoutdoorminimalist.com⁠⁠⁠

Have tips, testimonials, or insights on public land changes? Submit them through our Google Form (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/JwC73G8wLvU6kedc9⁠⁠⁠⁠).

Sources referenced in this episode:

https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/08/27/secretary-rollins-opens-next-step-roadless-rule-rescission

https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-proposes-rescind-public-lands-rule-restoring-balanced-multiple-use

https://westernpriorities.org/2025/09/statement-interior-public-lands-rule/

https://www.chron.com/life/wildlife/article/950-acres-texas-gulf-coast-protected-wildlife-21040993.php

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