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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

PARK SERVICE WAVES WHITE FLAG ON LITTLE BIGHORN VISITOR CENTER

Lawsuit Halted Plan to Build a Theater at Base of “Last Stand Hill”

LAWSUIT TO BLOCK THEATER AT LITTLE BIGHORN’S LAST STAND HILL

Retired Park Historians and Superintendents Say Structure Will Obscure Battlefield

PARK SERVICE CLEARED IN POINT REYES OYSTER OPERATION COMPLAINT

Environmental Effects of Industrial Shellfish Operations Remain Murky

SUPREME COURT DECISION SCRAMBLES NATIONAL PARK FIREARM PLAN

Many State Laws Will Be Subject to Legal Challenge and Uncertainty

POACHING IN NATIONAL PARKS WILL RISE UNDER OPEN FIREARMS PLAN

Rules Will Be Ensnared in Lawsuits for Failure to Review Environmental Impacts