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Park plans big wire up

From: Jackson Hole News & Guide

“Detractors of lining Teton park with cell towers exist, especially the group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, which sued last spring…

Grand Teton National Park pursuing disputed cell-tower build

From: San Francisco Chronicle

“"Part of the point of wilderness is the ability to be disconnected and feel alone, but if somebody on the same trail can order a pizza, or sell stock,…

A 'NATIONAL DISGRACE' GETS A REHAB, BUT DONATIONS SPARK WORRY

From: Greenwire

“Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, said that parks risk giving donors undue influence over management decisions by…

GRAND TETON - PARK HIDES CELL TOWER PLANS FROM PUBLIC, ENVIRO GROUP SAYS

From: Greenwire

“"We're not against cell towers per se," said PEER Executive Director Jeff Ruch. "We want to make sure they don't needlessly sacrifice park values such as serenity,…

TOP NPS OFFICIAL UNDER INTERNAL INVESTIGATION

From: Greenwire

“Jeff Ruch, the group's executive director, said the incident will be a test of Zinke's promise of having "zero tolerance" for sexual harassment, saying it "has no credibility…


News Releases

NATIONAL PARKS NOT RUSHING TO EMBRACE PLASTIC BOTTLE BANS

Fewer Than 5% of National Park Units Restrict Sales of Disposable Water Bottles

NO SEQUESTER FOR JET-SKIING IN NATIONAL PARKS

Hefty Spending to Expand Activities Aggravated by Ranger Furloughs

SELLING NATIONAL PARK SCENERY CHEAPLY

$56 Million Mitigation Deal for Transmission Corridor across Delaware Water Gap

LANGUISHING WILDERNESS LEGACY OF NATIONAL PARKS

Vast Wild and Roadless Tracts Remain Unprotected in Wilderness Logjam

PLANS TO WIRE ENTIRE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM

Concessionaires Would Control Visitor Cell and Internet Access and Content