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Decrease Reported in Assaults, Threats to Public Lands Employees

From: FEDWeek

“Actual and threatened assaults to federal employees involved in administering public lands decreased in 2017, according to data collected from such agencies and released…

The Energy 202: Unintentional Email Dump Shows Trump Team's Intentions With National Monuments

From: SF Gate

“The release is sure to fan the flames of environmentalists, Native Americans and others angry with Trump's decision in Utah. The Trump administration's removal of hundreds…

EPA Still Searching for Studies Backing Pruitt's Claims

From: E&E News

“EPA also agreed to search both internal communications among employees and communications with third parties for any studies attached to emails. The agency plans to…

Park Service Calls for New Review of Dunes Pavilion Plan Revisions

From: Chicago Tribune

“In a recent letter to an attorney for Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, Jeffrey Reinbold, assistant director for Partnerships and Civic Engagement…

Greene the Disruptor — Putnam’s Admits He’s Losing — DeSantis on ‘this girl’ Ocasio-Cortez — No, Youth Voters Aren’t Surging (Yet?) — Buchanan hits Shapiro from the left

From: Politico / Florida Playbook

“Environmentalists opposing Scott already are pointing to a lack of DEP enforcement in throwing their support behind Nelson. Florida PEER Director…


News Releases

CONGRESS POISED TO BUILD BIGGER LOCKS AS BARGE INDUSTRY FADES

Fewer Barges on Rivers, Less Traffic and Lowest Levels of Congestion in 30 Years

SHAKE UP AT PARK SERVICE HEADQUARTERS

Reorganization Marginalizes Top Deputy Responsible for Firing Park Police Chief

EPA ENCOURAGING PESTICIDE COMPANIES TO CONDUCT HUMAN STUDIES

Proposed New Rules Lack Any Ethical Protections for Study Subjects

NEW WATCHDOG GROUP FOR NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL EMPLOYEES

Former DEP Employee Heads New Chapter; Confidential Hotline for Employees

CELL PHONE RINGS COMING TO EVERY CORNER OF NATIONAL PARKS

Officials Invite Telecom Companies to Fill In “Dead Zones” Throughout Park System