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Ethics Experts Explain How to Protect Taxpayers From Pruitt-Like Scandals

From: Think Progress

"Among its more than a dozen recommendations, the OIG says the EPA should recover these funds from the “responsible official or officials.” Ten of the 14 recommendations…

Wallace Could Fill Extended Interior Vacancy

From: Jackson Hole News & Guide

"If confirmed, in fact, Wallace would oversee two agencies that have lacked Senate-confirmed leadership dating to when Trump took office. Dan Smith,…

Parents, Schools Await Results of Federal Health Study into Synthetic Turf with Tire Crumbs

From: The Oregonian

"This delay was entirely predictable based on the history of this issue particularly and of the current administration’s languid stance on health and safety,” he…

Toothless Law Lets White House Keep Jobs Vacant

From: E&E News

"More than halfway through President Trump's first term, the Interior Department remains rife with key vacancies despite a federal law that suggests the agency should…

PEER Challenges Legality of NPS Operations Deputy Appointment

From: Federal News Network

"PEER said David Vela can’t legally serve as the National Park Service’s acting deputy director for operations because he was appointed by another deputy…


News Releases

TERESA CHAMBERS WINS APPEAL FOR PARK POLICE CHIEF JOB

Federal Court Holds Risk to Public Safety Is Protected by Whistleblower Act

PEIRSON’S MILK-VETCH FURTHER SQUASHED BY FEDS

Shrinking Habitat Is Fragmented for Rare Plant

ARCTIC OCEAN OIL REVIEWS SOFT-PEDALED EXXON VALDEZ

Oil Spill Dangers to Wildlife Minimized to Keep Lease Sales on Schedule

NRA GUNNING FOR FIREARMS POLICIES IN NATIONAL PARKS

Legislative Drive to Allow Armed Park Visitors Rooted in Misinformation

MERCURY IN NEW JERSEY DAY-CARE CENTER 3,000 TIMES STANDARD

State Wants to Demolish Old Thermometer Plant but No Further Testing of Kids