07/08/2026
The USDA is considering a reorganization that could shut down nine U.S. Forest Service regional offices, threatening the future of our public lands.
Since February, the USDA has already lost more than 16,000 employees, including recreation staff and wildland fire experts. This puts both conservation and public safety at risk. Closing regional offices would further weaken the Forest Serviceβs ability to care for our forests, trails, water, wildlife, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
π The offices at risk include:
β’ Northern Region β Missoula, MT
β’ Rocky Mountain Region β Lakewood, CO
β’ Southwestern Region β Albuquerque, NM
β’ Intermountain Region β Ogden, UT
β’ Pacific Southwest Region β Vallejo, CA
β’ Pacific Northwest Region β Portland, OR
β’ Southern Region β Atlanta, GA
β’ Eastern Region β Milwaukee, WI
β’ Alaska Region β Juneau, AK
The USDA is accepting public comments until August 26βand this is our chance to speak up.
Sign our campaign today to tell the USDA: Protect Forest Service funding and keep our public lands safe, healthy, and accessible for all. https://zurl.co/NB2zP