COLD SNAP EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE TO SPIKE IN MANATEE DEATHS
From: WSBTV2
“Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility officials said the first two months of 2018 have been especially deadly for Florida manatees. ">Read…
News Clips
Following are recent press clips from national publications that relate to PEER issues, campaigns and news releases.
SPIKE IN MANATEE DEATHS BLAMED ON COLD STRESS
From: CBS Fox 30
“Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility officials said the first two months of 2018 have been especially deadly for Florida manatees. ">Read…
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES PROTECTING PUBLIC LANDS NOW WEAR OIL RIGS ON THEIR LAPELS
From: Vice
“The Bureau of Land Management gave out new identification cards for all its employees to wear out in the field — complete with illustrations of oil rigs and cowboys.">
INTERIOR AGENCY GIVES EMPLOYEES "VISION CARDS" DEPICTING OIL RIGS
From: Washington Post
“The bureau has begun distributing an unusual new accessory for some of its employees to wear: A card with an image of an oil rig on one side and cattle ranching…
WATCHDOG DECRIES WEARABLE 'VISION CARDS' AS PROPAGANDA
From: E & E Daily
“The Bureau of Land Management has circulated "vision cards" that employees can wear, outlining the agency's commitment to "the balanced stewardship of America's public…
OIL RIGS AND COWBOYS: INTERIOR AGENCY GIVES EMPLOYEES NEW CARDS TO WEAR
From: Washington Post
“The Bureau of Land Management has distributed an unusual new accessory for some of its employees to wear: A card with an image of an oil rig on one side and cattle…
EPA CASE DRIVES CALLS TO STRENGTHEN WHISTLEBLOWER RULES FOR PRIVATE FIRMS
From: InsideEPA
“Paula Dinerstein of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, who served as lead attorney on the case, said the proceedings also demonstrate the “extremes…
ALGAE BLOOMS ALREADY CAUSING DAMAGE IN BAY AREA
From: Fox 13
“This year, 10 manatees have already died from red tied, according to the nonprofit government watchdog group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER).">
MANATEE DEATHS ON PACE TO SET ANOTHER RECORD | THUMB DOWN
From: TC Palm
“While advocates such as the nonprofit government watchdog group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility worry the figures prove manatees need more protection,…
LAKE'S ONLY PAIR OF MANATEES SURVIVE WINTER AS MANATEES DIE AT RECORD PACE
From: Orlando Sentinel
“The trademark Florida species is designated as endangered by the federal government. Jeff Ruch, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility executive director,…