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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

MOUNTAIN BIKE DEAL MAY OPEN UP PARK WILDERNESS

5.5 Million Acres of Wild Lands Vulnerable to New Mountain Bike Trails

NATIONAL PARKS DIRECTOR SAYS “WHOLE PARKS” MAY BE OUTSOURCED

Three National Parks Now Under Review, More Later

PETRIFIED FOREST NATIONAL PARK DUE FOR WILDERNESS REVIEW

Will New Park Lands Be Protected for Their Wild Values?

PARK POLICE FACE GROWING CHALLENGES WITH FEWER OFFICERS

Four-Hour Transition Ceremony Tomorrow for Troubled Force

COURT STRIKES DOWN LAND EXCHANGE TO PRESERVE MOJAVE CROSS

Cross Must Come Down; Court Calls One-Acre Land Trade a “Sham”