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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

YELLOWSTONE SCRAMBLING TO STOP CELL TOWER AT PARK GATEWAY

115-Foot Tower Would Dominate Historic Area and Tourist Attractions

CENTENNIAL INITIATIVE MAY AGGRAVATE PARK SERVICE BACKLOG

Donor-Driven Prioritization of Park Projects Raises Cautionary Flags

NEW PARK SERVICE POLICY PROMOTES ALASKA INHOLDINGS

Interim Guidance Abandons Acquisition as Tool to Protect Wilderness and Wildlife

CONSERVATION GROUPS CALL ON PARK SERVICE TO PROTECT THE FLORIDA PANTHER

Park Service should not have opened more routes to off-road vehicles in Big Cypress National Preserve

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