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Interior Whistleblower Complaints Rise — But Why?

From: E&E News

"Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, said the numbers don't reveal whether there's more misconduct at the agency, comparing…

This University Told a Professor Not to Talk About Wolves. Now It’s Paying Him $300,000 to Leave.

From: The College Fix

"The group representing Wielgus, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, said WSU issued a cease-and-desist letter against him so he would stop “lobbying”…

University Pays $300,000 to Settle ‘Gagging’ Complaint

From: University World News

"Washington State University (WSU) has agreed to pay a leading researcher US$300,000 to resolve a complaint about infringement of academic freedom by university…

Researcher Resigns From Washington State University After Wolf Studies Anger Ranchers

From: Montana Standard

"Robert Wielgus, director of the Carnivore Conservation Lab, sued the Pullman school for infringement of his academic freedom. Wielgus angered ranchers with his…

Bison Range Planning Docs Open for Comment

From: Daily Inter Lake

"In a lawsuit that stemmed from these issues, PEER alleged that the Fish and Wildlife Service had failed to complete required planning processes for the range.…


News Releases

FOREST SERVICE PROMISES ROAD CLOSURES TO STEM ORV RAVAGES

Conservationists encouraged by USFS first steps to restore water quality in Tellico ORV area

INTERIOR ETHICS INITIATIVE EVAPORATES BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

Vaunted Effort Scaled Back and Unimplemented While Scientific Fraud Ignored

EXCESSIVE HEAVY METAL LEVELS FOUND IN FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRY

Health Officials Urge Immediate Closure of Electronics Recycling in Ohio Facility

OFF-ROAD VIOLATIONS OUT OF CONTROL, SAY FEDERAL RANGERS

In First-Ever Survey Southwest Rangers Call for Tougher Penalties

INTERIOR ISSUES NEW MARCHING ORDERS FOR BISON RANGE DEAL

Funding Agreement with Tribe by Next March but Big Questions Remain