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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

U.S. PARK POLICE FORCE LEVELS CONTINUE FALLING

Lowest Level in 20 Years Fuels Frustrations and Exodus of Officers

NEW JERSEY AIDE GOT TOO CLOSE TO DEVELOPERS

Ethics Complaint Filed Against Personal Advisor to DEP Commissioner

FOREST SERVICE OUTSOURCING PROGRAM A FIASCO, GAO FINDS

Scathing Report Rips Firefighting Erosion, Illusory Savings and Law Violations

EPA KISSES OFF FLORIDA’S WETLANDS

Developer Sway in EPA Breeds Algal Blooms and Aquifer Contamination

BOWHEAD WHALE IMPERILED BY ARCTIC DRILLING PLANS

Scientific Warnings on Oil Spills and Seismic Noise Disregarded to Speed Lease Sales