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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

FEDS WARN ARIZONA ON PARK CLOSURES

Shuttering Parks Purchased with Federal Dollars Jeopardizes Future Federal Aid

CHAMBERS WINS APPEAL OVER REMOVAL AS U.S. PARK POLICE CHIEF

Main Charge Against Chief Chambers Thrown Out as Protected Whistle Blowing

THE MYTH OF TRANSPARENCY IN THE OBAMA ERA

Agencies Continue to Cling to Internal Files Even in the Face of Litigation

NATIONAL PARK OIL DRILLING RULES SLATED FOR IMPROVEMENT

New Protections Should Be Extended Beyond Oil & Gas to All Mineral Extraction

PARK BIO-PROSPECTING PLAN WILL BE A MONEY-LOSER

Secret Corporate Royalty Plans Force Parks to Eat High Administrative Costs