2. Take Action

Comment on public
lands decisions

Step 1. Find an open public comment period

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Step 2. write your own public comment

Public comments are one of the most direct ways Coloradans can shape what happens on our public lands — from big-picture policy changes to local decisions that affect access, wildlife, and the health of the places we love. You don’t need to be a policy expert to speak up. Chances are, you’re already an expert on the trails, rivers, and landscapes you spend time in.

MAKE your comment count. Here’s how.

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  1. Send it to the right address, in the correct format. The Federal Register, agency announcement, or website will specify exactly how to submit your comments. Follow directions.

  2. Don’t miss the deadline. Check the date and time for submission (including relevant time zone), and get it in on time.

  3. Write in your own words. Copy and paste comments don’t get counted as individual comments. Neither do simple sign-on online letters. Take the time to write your own comments.

  4. Show relevance and be specific. How does this issue affect you? Is it a place where you camp with your family? Is it the headwaters of your drinking water? Is it a species you enjoy watching or looking for? How will you be impacted if the action happens?

  5. Show your expertise. Back up your requests with facts and science. Tell the agency something they may not already know and need to add to the record. Site examples if you have them. (Don’t let this step intimidate you — even one fact can make a difference. Pro Tip: Google)

  6. Be concise. Help the agency get your point, don’t hide it from them.