Dear Ecofems, Our campaign has begun, to collect comments from cruise ship passengers in favor of Tongass inclusion in the roadless initiative. Americans have only until July 17 for their voices be heard on this issue. The local Chamber of Commerce and Borough Assembly are livid that I'm seeking comments from across the country and internationally, they've enacted a yellow ribbon campaign in opposition to our efforts, not wanting to admit that the Tongass National Forest is held in trust for all Americans. We need your help. If you have a minute, please support Tongass inclusion in the roadless initiative, it would legally protect over 8 million acres of wilderness, mostly glacier, rock, muskeg, over 2 million is roadless timbered acres that are not currently protected and scheduled for clearcuts, roads, logdumps. It's the worlds largest temperate rain forest, home to bear, wolf, goshawk, eagle, salmon, and so many more species that need their habitat to remain intact. We will read aloud all comments submitted to endorse@savealaska to the Forest Service hearing here in Ketchikan, Alaska to show the people who live here that YES people want the Tongass National Forest protected from further degradation, roads, logging, mining, off-road vehicle use and further development. Thanks for your support and thanks to Ecofems who've already sent comments, they've helped tremendously with the heavy press coverage happening here. /donna Friends of the Tongass [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.savealaska.com keep those endorsements coming!