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CALL OF THE WILD: A CLASH OVER CELLPHONES IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

From: The Day

"I agree with PEER’s conclusion: “Parks should remain unplugged from the modern world. Experiencing the wonders of nature should not require a smartphone.”"

FLORIDA PANTHER DEATH RATES MATCH 2015'S RECORD HIGH

From: Greenwire

""These figures sound the death knell for a sustainable Florida panther population in the wild," said Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental…

FLORIDA PANTHER DEATHS IN 2016 TIES FOR WORST YEAR ON RECORD

From: Palm Beach Post

"A total of 42 panthers died in the wild last year, matching the 2015 total, according to figures posted by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility,…

PARK SERVICE RELEASES NEW GUIDELINES FOR DONATIONS AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS

From: National Parks Traveler

"The Trump administration could be similar to the George W. Bush era, said Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility,…

CELLPHONE SERVICE AT MOUNT RAINIER: SAFETY IMPROVEMENT OR OBNOXIOUS INTRUSION?

From: The Seattle Times

"Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility is urging the park to reject the applications, saying coverage maps show that signals will spill deeply into…


News Releases

LAWSUIT TO BE FILED OVER DELAY IN PROTECTING FLORIDA PANTHER HABITAT

WASHINGTON— A coalition of conservation and government accountability groups — the Center for Biological Diversity, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), and Council of Civic Associations…

NOAA PETITIONED TO REMOVE GAG ON SEA GRANT RESEARCHERS

University of Alaska Scientist Stripped of Grant for Speaking About Pro-Oil Bias

PARK BIO-PROSPECTING PLAN WILL BE A MONEY-LOSER

Secret Corporate Royalty Plans Force Parks to Eat High Administrative Costs

OFF-ROADING ENDS UNTIL CALIFORNIA PARK CLEANS UP ITS ACT

Clean Water Victory at Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area

CALIFORNIA OHV DOLLARS CAN FUND NON-MOTORIZED RECREATION

Legal Opinion May Open New Support Base for Floundering State Parks