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Zinke and Trump Are Ignoring the Public

From: Outside

“Erosions of public input about decisions on public lands aren’t new. They also occurred under the Obama administration, says Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public Employees…

Chemical Safety Board Narrowing Scope of Advice After Accidents (1)

From: Bloomberg Environment

“Investigators at a small federal agency that examine major industrial disasters are focusing on the most relevant safety recommendations—a change from past…

Petersburg Assembly Votes Down Timber Resolution

From: KFSK

“The timber sale problems were highlighted by the group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, or PEER, a nationwide watchdog group based in Silver Spring, Maryland.…

US EPA's Response for Evidence to Support Pruitt's Climate Views Lacking

From: S&P Global

“Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, or PEER, found that the statements "stand in contrast to published research and conclusions of the EPA" and therefore…

Plans for Crumb Rubber Fields Concerns Prince William Board Member

From: Inside NoVa

“In 2013, the EPA retracted its prior safety assurances about of rubber tire turf fields, according to PEER. PEER became involved in the issue after an EPA toxicologist…


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