What is the roadless rule and what does it mean for the Tongass?
President Biden has restored "roadless rule" protections to the Tongass National Forest. What does that mean and will they last?
Director, Public Lands Campaign, Environment America
Started on staff: 2001
B.A., Oberlin College
Ellen runs campaigns to protect America’s beautiful places, from local beachfronts to remote mountain peaks. Prior to her current role, Ellen worked as the organizing director for Environment America’s Climate Defenders campaign. Ellen lives in Denver, where she likes to hike in Colorado’s mountains.
President Biden has restored "roadless rule" protections to the Tongass National Forest. What does that mean and will they last?
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