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SCIENTISTS BRACING FOR BATTLES WITH TRUMP OVER CLIMATE CHANGE

From: Yahoo News

""We asked some environmental employees and one said, 'We're in the clown car to crazy town,'" said Jeff Ruch, the executive director of the group Public Employees…

THE BIG FREEZE: WHAT TRUMP'S HIRING SUSPENSION MEANS FOR PUBLIC LANDS

From: Men's Journal

"According to a PEER survey, the BLM, part of the Department of Interior, cannot even keep pace with its current permit responsibilities."

Read More … | Jan 27, 2017 | Tags: BLM, DOI, EPA, NWR, Trump

SNARKY TWITTER ACTIVISTS, FEARFUL FEDS WAGE WAR ON TRUMP

From: Greenwire

"Feeling under fire from the new administration, federal workers, greens and former Obama officials are mounting their opposition movement using social media, leaks…

TRUMP'S HIRING FREEZE WILL DEVASTATE OUR NATIONAL PARKS

From: Motherboard

"“The Parks Service workforce is lower than it’s been in 20 years, but every measure of workload is significantly higher than it’s been in years,” Jeff Ruch, executive…

CAN TRUMP EVEN BUILD THE DAPL DURING A HIRING FREEZE?

From: Motherboard

"“A central plank of Trump’s energy plan is expanding energy from federal lands. But agencies that manage these lands are shrinking even as workloads expand. There…


News Releases

WHEELER NEEDS TO UN-GAG THE EPA

Transparency Should Extend Beyond Calendars to Include Science

FLORIDA RACKS UP SECOND WORST ECO-ENFORCEMENT IN 30+ YEARS

Scott Pollution Forgiveness Paints False Picture of Compliance with No Follow-Up

DROP IN REPORTED VIOLENCE VS. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES IN THE WEST

Despite Incident Reduction, Land Management Workers Still Have Safety Concerns

INDIANA DUNES PAVILION REVISIONS TRIGGER NEW FEDERAL REVIEW

Reduced Public Access and Outdoor Recreation Tie Prompt Park Service “Concern”

FLAKY GOP BILL FORFEITS MOST FEDERAL WILDLIFE PROTECTIONS

Senate Plan Would Put States in Charge of ESA and National Park & Refuge Wildlife