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CALL OF THE WILD: A CLASH OVER CELLPHONES IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

From: The Day

"I agree with PEER’s conclusion: “Parks should remain unplugged from the modern world. Experiencing the wonders of nature should not require a smartphone.”"

FLORIDA PANTHER DEATH RATES MATCH 2015'S RECORD HIGH

From: Greenwire

""These figures sound the death knell for a sustainable Florida panther population in the wild," said Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental…

FLORIDA PANTHER DEATHS IN 2016 TIES FOR WORST YEAR ON RECORD

From: Palm Beach Post

"A total of 42 panthers died in the wild last year, matching the 2015 total, according to figures posted by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility,…

PARK SERVICE RELEASES NEW GUIDELINES FOR DONATIONS AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS

From: National Parks Traveler

"The Trump administration could be similar to the George W. Bush era, said Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility,…

CELLPHONE SERVICE AT MOUNT RAINIER: SAFETY IMPROVEMENT OR OBNOXIOUS INTRUSION?

From: The Seattle Times

"Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility is urging the park to reject the applications, saying coverage maps show that signals will spill deeply into…


News Releases

INTERIOR RE-IMPOSES GAG ORDER ON CHIEF CHAMBERS

No Interviews Without Permission of Don Murphy

FISH AND WILDLIFE DIRECTOR OVERRULES HIS OWN SCIENTIFIC PANEL

Allows Continued Hunting of Rare Trumpeter Swans

15-YEAR OLD WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ACT IS A "FAILURE"

Anniversary Sees Few Protected, Paralyzing Backlogs & Fear of Retaliation

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? CELL TOWERS SPREADING THROUGHOUT NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM

Park System Ignoring Public Notice Rules; Does Not Even Track New Towers

SPECIAL COUNSEL INTERVENES IN CHIEF CHAMBERS CASE

45-Day Stay First Step Toward Restoration