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January 26, 2012: Message from Chief of the Forest Service Tom Tidwell – “I’m proud to announce the release of the final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for the planning rule. This action brings us one step closer to a final planning rule. I want to thank each of you who have participated in this effort to date. Your effort has been invaluable in reaching this milestone.
The PEIS identifies Modified Alternative A as the preferred alternative. This alternative is responsive to public comment and Tribal input, reflects the latest science, and builds on years of Agency forest planning experience. The Under Secretary of Agriculture will review the alternatives in the PEIS and issue a final rule and record of decision in approximately 30 days.
I encourage everyone to visit the Planning Rule website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule to review the PEIS. There you will find a video message from me and responses to some frequently asked questions.”
Welcome to the Eastern Region
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The Eastern Region is rich in water. More than 10,000 lakes (with nearly half on national forests), 15,000 miles of streams, and two million acres of wetlands provide clean drinking water for communities, healthy habitat for fish and wildlife, and recreation opportunities for millions of visitors. Almost half the nation's 45 million anglers fish the waters of the 20-state Eastern Region each year. Yet, when the East was first settled, rivers were straightened and dammed, and wetlands were drained. Today the region works hard with neighbors and partners to restore these watersheds.
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