DENVER – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1) issued the following statement today after the 10^th Circuit Court of Appeals announced their ruling upholding the Clinton-era Roadless Rule.  Thanks to this ruling most logging and roadbuilding is now prohibited on nearly 50 million acres of national forest land.  

“As a fourth-generation Coloradoan, I am pleased with today’s ruling from the 10^th Circuit Court of Appeals.  Along with the 9^th Circuit’s 2009 ruling, it removes the cloud of uncertainty that has lingered over the Roadless Rule for almost a decade, and will help ensure future generations have the same access to our country’s pristine outdoors that we enjoy today.  In Colorado our natural environment remains one of our greatest treasures and today’s ruling is a victory for those of us who have long-fought to protect it from excessive logging and development.  I applaud the 10^th Circuit for their ruling and look forward to continuing my efforts on behalf of responsible conservation and preservation.”     

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