Comment on FR Doc # N/A
AnonymousOpposeIndividual
Summary: The commenter, writing as a private citizen, opposes the BLM's review of wilderness policies and urges the agency to maintain current policies. They argue that preserving wilderness character is essential for recreation, environmental protection, and local economic benefits, and request that any future changes prioritize protection from industrial development.
I join Americans across the country to express concern about the Department of the Interiors sweeping review of wilderness policies across the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. My comments pertain to the Management of Wilderness Study Areas (BLM-2026-0069), Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics (BLM-2026-0068), Management of Designated Wilderness Areas (BLM-2026-0067), Wilderness Stewardship (NPS-2026-0100), and Wilderness Administration and Resource Stewardship (FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2575).
Managing designated Wilderness Areas, Wilderness Study Areas, Recommended Wilderness, Proposed Wilderness, and Lands with Wilderness Characteristics to protect their wilderness character is critical for safeguarding access to natural areas for the use and enjoyment of all Americans. In fact, providing outstanding opportunities for primitive recreation is an integral characteristic of wilderness under the law. These places also protect and sustain clean air, clean water, wildlife habitat, and Indigenous cultural and spiritual connections. Local communities rely on wild public lands for economic benefits from tourism and recreation, and their quality of life.
I urge the agency to stop its review and leave its current policies for wilderness-quality lands in place at this time. If the review should move forward, please prioritize the preservation and non-impairment of wilderness character from industrial development, resource extraction, and incompatible motorized and mechanized uses.