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Environmental Watchdog Calls Great Lakes Report Card 'Horrific'

From: WKAR - Michigan State University

“Over 4,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline assessed by the Environmental Protection Agency have been deemed impaired. A new EPA report found miles…

Idle Oil, Gas Wells Threaten Indian Tribes While Energy Companies, Regulators Do Little

From: Investigate West

“On Utah’s Northern Ute reservation, as of 2014 there were at least 162[6] wells that hadn’t produced oil and gas for at least 10 years,[7] according to an InvestigateWest…

PEER Questions David Vela's Qualifications To Lead National Park Service

From: National Parks Traveler

“PEER's release opposing Grand Teton Superintendent Vela's nomination to be the next Park Service director comes as the organization is concluding a Freedom…

1 Voice Disputes Praise for Vela

From: Jackson Hole News & Guide

“But there was a pause in the applause this week, when a Washington, D.C.-based watchdog organization that represents federal whistleblowers sent word…

Trump Names 28-Year Career Employee to Run Park Service

From: Government Executive

“PEER criticized Vela’s “penchant for secrecy, instances of gaming the system to the detriment of park resources, and an apparent allergy to long-term planning…


News Releases

PUBLIC ACCESS TO EPA LIBRARY HOLDINGS IN JEOPARDY

Agency Refuses to Consult with Its Own Scientists; Arbitration Hearing Scheduled

WHITE HOUSE BLOCKS SEA SPEED LIMITS FOR SAVING WHALES

Foreign Shipping Companies Opposed; Council of Economic Advisors Involved

OFF-ROADING BECOMING MONSTROUS LAW ENFORCEMENT HEADACHE

Off-Road Crime Outstripping All Other Violations Combined on Public Lands

NEW JERSEY SAYS SECRET MEETINGS KEY TO ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Petition for New Transparency Rules Rejected the Same Day Notice Is Published

NEW JERSEY AGENCY LETS KIDS PLAY ON TOXIC WASTE PILES

No Warnings or Postings for Years as State Dickers with Company