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Park plans big wire up

From: Jackson Hole News & Guide

“Detractors of lining Teton park with cell towers exist, especially the group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, which sued last spring…

Grand Teton National Park pursuing disputed cell-tower build

From: San Francisco Chronicle

“"Part of the point of wilderness is the ability to be disconnected and feel alone, but if somebody on the same trail can order a pizza, or sell stock,…

A 'NATIONAL DISGRACE' GETS A REHAB, BUT DONATIONS SPARK WORRY

From: Greenwire

“Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, said that parks risk giving donors undue influence over management decisions by…

GRAND TETON - PARK HIDES CELL TOWER PLANS FROM PUBLIC, ENVIRO GROUP SAYS

From: Greenwire

“"We're not against cell towers per se," said PEER Executive Director Jeff Ruch. "We want to make sure they don't needlessly sacrifice park values such as serenity,…

TOP NPS OFFICIAL UNDER INTERNAL INVESTIGATION

From: Greenwire

“Jeff Ruch, the group's executive director, said the incident will be a test of Zinke's promise of having "zero tolerance" for sexual harassment, saying it "has no credibility…


News Releases

WILDERNESS VANISHING ACT IN BIG CYPRESS

Converting 40,000 Wilderness-Suitable Acres to ORV Trails Violates Law and Policy

PARK SERVICE RENEGES ON MOJAVE DESERT TORTOISE SAFEGUARD

Director Jarvis Waives National Management Policy Requiring Hunting Rules

BID TO CARVE TRIBAL PARK OUT OF REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK

Yurok Tribe Push Legislation to Take Over Scenic Park, Forest & Sanctuary Lands

PARK SERVICE ENCOURAGES VIOLATION OF PLANT REMOVAL RULES

NPS Director Declares Restrictions on Indian Harvest “Wrong” and Vows Repeal

LAWSUIT TO PROTECT VARMINTS IN MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE

Park Service Shirks Duty to Regulate Hunts to Shield Tortoise & Non-Game Wildlife