Say NO to Selling Our Quartz, Crystals, and National Forest!

Under this government proposal, a corporation could strip-mine our pristine Ouachita National Forest. Unless we stop it, Arkansans will lose this part of the forest (along with the quartz) forever. If you live in Arkansas, you have standing and need to speak out. The public comment period is open now and closes on May 5, 2026.

Ways to comment:

• Use the Forest Service’s CARA public comment form at https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?Project=63480.

• Email: Send to SM.FS.r8oujwfrdcom@usda.gov Put “Mining Nominations Project #63480” in the subject line.

• Mail: District Ranger Mike Welker, P.O. Box 189, Jessieville, AR 71949. Put “Mining Nominations Project #63480” on the envelope.

No fee or special registration is required to comment. Read details on the proposal here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ouachita/projects/63480

This is the standard NEPA public involvement process for Forest Service projects. Submitting now ensures your voice can influence the outcome.