Take Action to Defend America's Wilderness

The Department of the Interior is currently conducting a sweeping review of its wilderness policies through five open comment periods across three key land management agencies: the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Park Service. These wilderness policies guide how agencies manage almost 200 million acres - the crown jewels of public lands, serving as irreplaceable sanctuaries for ecological integrity, critical protections for cultural and wildlife resources, and unmatched havens for quiet, backcountry recreation.


These policy reviews pose a severe threat to the foundational management guidance that keeps these landscapes wild, opening the door to administrative rollbacks that could compromise hundreds of millions of acres. If these standards are weakened, America's wildest places and sensitive cultural sites will be left vulnerable to increased exploitation and degradation. 


We urgently need public lands advocates from across the country to take action and fiercely defend the enduring legacy of America's wild spaces before these crucial safeguards are stripped away.


By using our action tool, we will ensure your comments are submitted to all five comment portals.


Here's how to make your comment count:

  • Customize the sample letter in your own words. Agencies count identical comments as one and tend to weigh them less than unique comments.
  • Name specific wilderness areas you have a connection with and why you believe protecting wild lands are important.
  • Keep it clean and refrain from using profanity.


We have until August 14, 2026 to make our voice heard. Take action today to tell the Department of the Interior to uphold current management and guidance for America's wilderness and wilderness-quality lands.