Here in Nevada, we know the value of open spaces. We also know that decisions about their future deserve our attention.

The federal government is proposing to repeal the Roadless Rule, which limits roadbuilding and timber harvesting in designated national forest areas. The proposal would remove a national layer of protection and give individual forest management plans a greater role. Public comments are due September 21, 2026. Read the proposal

For LEAN, our call to care for creation reaches into public policy. It asks us to consider our neighbors, respect Tribal sovereignty, and take responsibility for what we leave to future generations.

Swipe through to understand what is being proposed—and how you can speak up.

Tending creation includes paying attention to the policies that shape its future.