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FEDS, UTAHNS WORRY THAT OREGON STANDOFF VERDICTS WILL SET VIOLENT TONE FOR LAND BATTLE

From: Sentinel & Enterprise

"“We are surprised and concerned. It may send a message that militias can take free shots at federal employee without fear of consequences,” said Jeff Ruch,…

DENALI WILDLIFE 'CRISIS'

From: Craig Medred

"Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) this week charged that the wildlife in Alaska’s iconic Denali National Park and Preserve is being decimated…

FIVE YEARS LATER FAMILIES OF SIX GRAIN ELEVATOR BLAST VICTIMS STILL IN THE DARK

From: The Kansas City Star

"“The U.S. attorney’s lengthy squatting on this case precludes pursuit of civil or administrative remedies,” said Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public…

GREENS SAY EPA HIDING DISASTER PLAN DETAILS

From: Courthouse News Service

"In a complaint filed in the D.C. District Court on Oct. 24, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility says it filed a Freedom of Information Act…

FEWER POLLUTERS CRIMINALLY PROSECUTED AS EPA COWERS FROM GOP ATTACKS

From: The Intercept

"Jeff Ruch, head of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, waved away all the excuses. “If the White House valued enforcement it would happen,” he said."


News Releases

ARMY CORPS INVOKES NATIONAL SECURITY ON OIL SPILLS IN COLUMBIA AND SNAKE RIVERS

Refuses to Cooperate With State Pollution Agencies

EPA, US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, AND USFWS WIN PEER'S 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD

Handling of Proposed Route 11 Project

CASES FOR POLLUTION PROSECUTIONS PLUMMETING UNDER WHITMAN

New Referrals Way Down; Agents Cite Enforcement De-emphasis

EPA NOW STRESSING SECURITY AT EXPENSE OF ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Program Headed in Wrong Direction, Staff Says

WHITMAN'S OUTSIZED SECURITY ESCORT DRAINS POLLUTION ENFORCEMENT

Agents Used for Personal Errands, "Guarding Miss Daisy"