Martin Heinrich: “It's an important issue and I look forward to the insights of our witnesses.”

These roadless areas are irreplaceable, and the Roadless Rule is what protects them. Americans have been clear – repeatedly and across party lines – that we don’t want President Trump screwing with our public lands.

This week, I encourage every American to get outside, enjoy a national park or public land, and help protect these national treasures for generations to come.

Our national parks and public lands are part of our shared identity.

BLM’s newly proposed rule threatens to dismantle this common-sense progress.