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Watchdog Calls for NPS Probe

From: Politico

"The watchdog group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility filed a complaint with the Interior Department's Office of Inspector General alleging that the National…

Advocates Challenge Park Service on Deputy Director Appointment

From: Bloomberg

"The Interior Department short-circuited the Senate’s role in confirming a key political leader at the National Park Service, according to an April 17 complaint from…

Federal Appeals Board: Better Defunct or With Trump Appointees?

From: The Washington Post

"“Given this administration’s track record on appointments in general, and on employee rights in particular, and general hostility to the civil service, we…

Navy Report Finds ‘No Radiological Health Risk’ on Treasure Island

From: San Francisco Examiner

"Treasure Island residents and watchdog groups are pushing for a public hearing on the island’s radioactive contamination and ongoing cleanup, but a report…

Fish and Wildlife Service Sued for Failure to Disclose Use of Bee-Toxic Pesticides and GMO Crops in Wildlife Refuges

From: Beyond Pesticides

"The Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) announced on April 3 that it is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for its failure to release public records,…


News Releases

MOVE TO MAKE SYNTHETIC PLAYGROUNDS LEAD-FREE

Syn-Turf Marketing for Children Triggers Consumer Product Safety Jurisdiction

PARK RANGERS CALL FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

Plan to Address Growing Risks to Both Rangers and Visitors

FEDERAL SAFETY AGENCY PLAYS PIPELINE RUPTURE ROULETTE

Hundreds of Spills Draw No Inspection; 2 Million Pipeline Miles Remain Uninspected

VISITORS EXACT HEAVY TOLL ON NATIONAL PARK WILDLIFE

Individual Parks Take Different Tacks in Response to Mounting Road-Kill

FEDERAL SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY POLICIES MISSING AND MEDIOCRE

Several Agencies Still Yet to Finalize While Others Field Weak or Incomplete Policies