Cantwell to Trump Administration: Don't Repeal Critical Protection for Last Remaining Wild Forests
August 19, 2026
August 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell to Trump Administration: Don't Repeal Critical Protection for Last Remaining Wild Forests
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08.19.26
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#For over 25 years, the Roadless Rule has blocked logging and development in pristine national forest land, including over 2 million acres in WA; Data suggests wildfires are more likely to start near roads< . . .
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Cantwell to Trump Administration: Don't Repeal Critical Protection for Last Remaining Wild Forests
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08.19.26
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#For over 25 years, the Roadless Rule has blocked logging and development in pristine national forest land, including over 2 million acres in WA; Data suggests wildfires are more likely to start near roads< . . .