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FEDS, UTAHNS WORRY THAT OREGON STANDOFF VERDICTS WILL SET VIOLENT TONE FOR LAND BATTLE

From: Sentinel & Enterprise

"“We are surprised and concerned. It may send a message that militias can take free shots at federal employee without fear of consequences,” said Jeff Ruch,…

DENALI WILDLIFE 'CRISIS'

From: Craig Medred

"Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) this week charged that the wildlife in Alaska’s iconic Denali National Park and Preserve is being decimated…

FIVE YEARS LATER FAMILIES OF SIX GRAIN ELEVATOR BLAST VICTIMS STILL IN THE DARK

From: The Kansas City Star

"“The U.S. attorney’s lengthy squatting on this case precludes pursuit of civil or administrative remedies,” said Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public…

GREENS SAY EPA HIDING DISASTER PLAN DETAILS

From: Courthouse News Service

"In a complaint filed in the D.C. District Court on Oct. 24, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility says it filed a Freedom of Information Act…

FEWER POLLUTERS CRIMINALLY PROSECUTED AS EPA COWERS FROM GOP ATTACKS

From: The Intercept

"Jeff Ruch, head of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, waved away all the excuses. “If the White House valued enforcement it would happen,” he said."


News Releases

DRINKING WATER FOR THIRD OF U.S. IN LEGAL TUG-OF-WAR

On-Again Off-Again Clean Water Rule Protects Both Water Quality and Quantity

REFUGES SLASH ALREADY SHRINKING LAW ENFORCEMENT

One-Fifth of Wildlife Refuge Law Enforcement Officers Being Decommissioned

SUIT FOR SUPPRESSED EPA FORMALDEHYDE ASSESSMENT

Furious Industry Lobbying Has Kept Significant Public Health Report Under Wraps

FEDERAL LAB DUMPS FISH PATHOGENS INTO LAKE WASHINGTON

Six-Month High-Risk Bio-Breach Prompted No State Action as Recurrences Loom

HURRICANES CREATE POLLUTERS HOLIDAYS IN FLORIDA

Hurricane Irma Led to Massive Animal Waste Discharges with No Monitoring