News from IOGA

Originally published September 2, 2025. Updated August 19, 2026 to reflect the Forest Service's proposed rule and draft environmental impact statement. What's happening (in brief) On August 18, 2026, the Forest Service filed a proposed rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule in its entirety, along with a draft environmental impact statement. Both are publishing in the Federal Register this week, opening a 30-day comment period that closes at midnight on September 21, 2026. Comments go through Regulations.gov, and the Forest Service is posting supporting material on its Roadles...