Public Lands, Public Voices | Reclaiming Roadless Forests
Schedule
Mon Apr 06 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Oregon State University-Cascades | Edward J. Ray Hall Atrium | Bend, OR
About this Event
Public Lands, Public Voices
25 years ago, the US Forest Service held more than 600 public meetings during the process to create the Roadless Rule, one of the most important conservation measures in history—and it could soon be repealed.
The Forest Service’s current process to repeal may not include a single public meeting—so our community is hosting our own. Join us to speak up for your national forests.
What's at stake?
For over two decades, the Roadless Rule has protected nearly 60 million acres of the wildest and most intact forests on our public lands. The U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to repeal this overwhelmingly-supported cornerstone of national forest policy—a move that will open roadless wildlands to road construction, development, and industrial logging.
In Central Oregon, over 200,000 acres of public land and beloved locales are threatened.
Explore Central Oregon's Roadless Areas
What can you do?
Join Central Oregon LandWatch, Great Old Broads for Wilderness, National Parks Conservation Association, Native Fish Society, Oregon Wild, Sierra Club Oregon Chapter and other roadless user groups at OSU-Cascades' Edward J. Ray Hall Atrium on Monday, April 6 to learn and celebrate how roadless protections support diverse shared values and essential conservation outcomes. Most importantly, we'll be taking collective action to stop this latest attack on our public lands.
Space is limited, register today.
Who is this event for?
Day Hikers, Thru Hikers, Trail Runners, Mountain Bikers, Gravel Cyclists, Campers, Hunters, Anglers, Foragers, Backcountry Skiers, River Runners, Paddlers, Rock Climbers, Wildlife Lovers, Public Land Enthusiasts, Everyone
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Roadless 101
Info: Learn about the history of roadless protections, explore local roadless areas, and connect with other roadless advocates. Free food and N/A beverages provided.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Roadless Roundup
Info: Hear from pro athletes with unique connections to wild roadless areas, a former USFS Field Ranger with a local roadless connection, and elected leaders who can speak to the importance of upholding roadless protections.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Action Hour
Info: Work with roadless experts to craft your DEIS comment based on the roadless values you care about most.
Where is it happening?
Oregon State University-Cascades | Edward J. Ray Hall Atrium, 1500 Southwest Chandler Avenue, Bend, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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