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‘It’s Way Too Many’: As Vacancies Pile Up In Trump Administration, Senators Grow Concerned

From: The Washington Post

“From the Justice Department to Veterans Affairs, vast swaths of the government have top positions filled by officials serving in an acting capacity — or no…

Agency Hit by Brain Drain, Mass Retirement

From: Energywire

“Bernhardt may need more than a smile and a joyous tweet to address looming challenges for the 70,000 employees who work for him. The agency is facing concerns about…

Trump EPA's Pollution, Waste Reduction Numbers are Lowest in a Decade

From: The Hill

“A January study by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility found that the number of criminal enforcement cases EPA referred to the Department of Justice collapsed…

With Vacancies Galore, 'Acting' Leaders Gain More Time

From: Greenwire

“A new recharge for the Interior Department's many temporary leaders will keep agencies running even as it underscores the Trump administration's tardiness in filling…

Earth Watch, Brexit, Kamala Harris, Venezuela

From: Sojourner Truth with Margaret Prescod

“Environmental damage caused by the government shutdown. Experts are saying in some instances, it will take the environment 300 years to…


News Releases

PARK SERVICE READIES COMMERCIAL BIO-PROSPECTING PLAN

Agency Wants Cut of Corporate Profits from Products Derived from Park Resources

9TH CIRCUIT FINDS ATTEMPT TO CLOSE FISH PASSAGE CENTER ILLEGAL

Bonneville Power Ordered to Keep Independent Monitor on Columbia-Snake Rivers

LEGAL BID TO BAN WILDLIFE POISONS

Petition Cites Bio-Terrorist Threat and Loss of “Non-Target” Animals

EPA OKAYS “CAUSE MARKETING” LABELS FOR PESTICIDES AND POISONS

Precedent Entangles EPA in Promotional Campaigns at Risk of Consumer Confusion

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT LEAVES BISON RANGE EMPLOYEES IN DARK

Grievance Appeal Filed; New Threats Against Employees