Beaten in WOTUS Messaging War, Greens Gird for Trump Rule
From: E&E News
“The Trump administration expected next month to release a replacement for the Obama rule that will likely reduce the numbers of streams and wetlands protected by the…
News Clips
Following are recent press clips from national publications that relate to PEER issues, campaigns and news releases.
EPA Smears Former Employees Who Criticized the Agency
From: True Blue Media
“As the Trump administration’s assault on science drove career civil servants to sound the alarm about what was going on during the early months of the Trump presidency,…
EPA Press Shop Under Pruitt Hit as 'Fake News' Factory
From: O'Dwyers
“The Environmental Protection Agency's press office was nothing more than a "fake news factory" under former administrator Scott Pruitt, according to the Public Employees…
Commentary: Florida's Great Green Algae Disaster - We Asked For It ... Us and Rick Scott
From: Orlando Sentinel
“When asked about the PEER report tracking his administration’s slack enforcement, Scott’s environmental department responded by touting a “near-record high compliance…
Federal Court Rules That CREW and PEER Records Lawsuit Against Pruitt and EPA May Proceed
From: CREW
“These open government laws exist for a reason – to allow the American people to keep an eye on their government,” stated PEER staff counsel Adam Carlesco. “When our public…
EPA Press Staff Under Pruitt Sought to Discredit Departing Career Staff
From: Government Executive
“nternal emails obtained under a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit were released on Thursday by the nonprofit advocacy group Public Employees for Environmental…
Plaintiffs in Hunters Point Suit Demand Mayor Breed, Supervisor Cohen Take Action
From: KTVU
“According to activist and former Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown, who's involved in helping the group organize, the residents had unsuccessfully been trying for…
Dunes Pavilion Restoration Plans Could Jeopardize Grant Money Throughout State
From: NWI Times
“The latest saga in the attempt to restore the pavilion came this month after activist groups alerted the NPS restoration plans had changed since that agency initially…
EPA Tried to Discredit Retirees After The Post Published Their Criticisms
From: The Washington Post
“Documents obtained through a lawsuit file by PEER (Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility) demonstrate how the EPA sought to counter unfavorable…
Dunes Privatization Deal Hits Another Bump
From: Dubois County Herald
“The new Pavilion plans revolve around enclosed bars, pubs, and ‘fine dining’ restaurants, lacking any connection to ‘outdoor recreation,’” said Paula Dinerstein,…