Proposed Roadless Rule rescission could hurt rural economies

Hikers cross a meadow on a hike near Stiletto Peak lookout in the North Cascades in Washington, near the Methow Valley.

In mid-August, 2026, the Trump administration filed a proposed rule and draft environmental impact statement (EIS) to rescind the Roadless Rule — a 2001 ruling that protected inventoried roadless areas from further development. The rescinding of the Roadless Rule would open up around 45 million acres of public lands for road construction, logging, mining, and possible privatization. 

Originally published on dailyyonder.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.

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