Roadless Land Defense
Take action to protect Roadless Areas here: sc.org/roadless1
Since 2001 more than 45 million acres of land (1.6 million acres in New Mexico) have been protected and untouched by new road construction, thanks to the federal government’s “Roadless Rule.”
At its inception, this issue had broad public support across both sides of the political spectrum. But in addition, this rule not only protects our untouched public lands from the logging, mining, and extraction that follows. These lands are a buffer against human-caused wildfires, a haven for countless species of wildlife, and a source of clean water that supplies communities across the country.
In 2026, the Trump administration moved to repeal this rule. The Chapter acted quickly, aligning with partner environmental groups to stand against this public lands giveaway and the administration’s attempts to throttle public input.
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