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Group Says Vela’s Reassignment Illegal

From: Jackson Hole News & Guide

"A federal government watchdog group is challenging the legality of David Vela’s reassignment to the National Park Service’s acting deputy director of…

Wire the Tetons? Critics Say Pump the Brakes

From: Jackson Hole News & Guide

"The park’s plan, which has been kicked around internally for six years, is not a done deal. An environmental assessment outlining the project, and its…

Civil Penalties for Polluters Dropped Dramatically in Trump’s First Two Years, Analysis Shows

From: Milbank Monitor

"Government figures show the EPA has hit a 30-year low in the number of pollution cases referred for criminal prosecution. Justice Department data released Tuesday,…

Torpy at Large: Very Hot Indeed for CDC’s Former Climate Change Chief

From: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Welcome to Dr. Luber’s Limbo, a forced exile from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where the epidemiologist who once ran the CDC’s…

Environmental Group Raises Concern About Increased Production of PFAs Chemicals

From: WCMU Public Radio

Despite growing health concerns, the production of a family of fire retardant chemicals is increasing, according to an environmental group. Perfluoroalkyl substances,…


News Releases

U.S. PARK POLICE ENTERS TOURIST SEASON AT LOW EBB

Record Low Force Levels and Record High Assaults; Chief Chambers’ Bid to Return Goes to Federal Court

CLIMATE AND OCEAN SCIENTISTS PUT UNDER NEW SPEECH RESTRAINTS

Any Scientific Statements “of Official Interest” Must be Pre-Approved

ARMY CHEMICAL WEAPONS DEPOT UNDER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

Federal Probe Targets Agent Leaks, Monitoring Failures & Environmental Violations

PARK SERVICE BACKS OFF GULF ISLANDS ROAD PLAN

New Director Pledges Review of Alternatives and No Waiver of Management Policies

NEW BUSH PLAN TO GUT ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

Key Wildlife Protections Weakened by a Series of Administrative Redefinitions