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Restore National Bison Range funds now

From: The Missoulian

"In years past, groups such as Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) and the Blue Goose Alliance have successfully argued the case for continued…

Death on the trail: More Americans visit national parks, but fewer rangers on patrol

From: USA Today

"The thin green line patrolling our national parks is in danger of snapping," said Jeff Ruch, executive director of the Washington, D.C.-based Public Employees for Environmental…

EPA bargaining proposal makes it easier to fire staff, rolls back telework, official time

From: Federal News Network

"EPA Senior Labor Attorney Robert Coomber, in a June 24 email to agency and AFGE officials, said the agency had unsuccessfully attempted to bring AFGE to…

EPA Unilaterally Imposes New Union Contract Slashing Telework, Easing Firing

From: Government Executive

"The Environmental Protection Agency has cut off negotiations with its primary union and informed the labor group it will unilaterally implement a new contract,…

With New 'Imposed Contract,' Trump's EPA Tries to Neuter Worker Rights

From: Common Dreams

"The Trump administration continued its attacks on federal workers this week with a new "agreement" that would kneecap the power of unions representing EPA employees.…


News Releases

CALIFORNIA PARKS ON CLOSURE LIST TRIGGER FEDERAL PAYBACK

Nearly 1 in 5 Parks Set for Shutdown Used Fed Dollars with Promise to Keep Open

FLORIDA TOP ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICIAL FIGHTS FEDERAL DEBARMENT

Secretary Vinyard May Lose Authority over Water Quality Regulation at Key Time

OVERSTRESSED AZ BORDER REFUGE INVITES IN OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

No Field Damage Monitoring as Refuge Fired Volunteers for Expressing Concerns

FLORIDA TRUNCATES ECO-SAFEGUARDS ON BEACH PROJECTS

No Review of Contaminants or Wildlife Damage as BP-Funded Beach Work Starts

EPA HALTS HEIGHTENED MONITORING OF FUKUSHIMA FALLOUT

No New Milk, Rain or Drinking Water Sampling for another Three Months