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Environmental Watchdog Calls Great Lakes Report Card 'Horrific'

From: WKAR - Michigan State University

“Over 4,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline assessed by the Environmental Protection Agency have been deemed impaired. A new EPA report found miles…

Idle Oil, Gas Wells Threaten Indian Tribes While Energy Companies, Regulators Do Little

From: Investigate West

“On Utah’s Northern Ute reservation, as of 2014 there were at least 162[6] wells that hadn’t produced oil and gas for at least 10 years,[7] according to an InvestigateWest…

PEER Questions David Vela's Qualifications To Lead National Park Service

From: National Parks Traveler

“PEER's release opposing Grand Teton Superintendent Vela's nomination to be the next Park Service director comes as the organization is concluding a Freedom…

1 Voice Disputes Praise for Vela

From: Jackson Hole News & Guide

“But there was a pause in the applause this week, when a Washington, D.C.-based watchdog organization that represents federal whistleblowers sent word…

Trump Names 28-Year Career Employee to Run Park Service

From: Government Executive

“PEER criticized Vela’s “penchant for secrecy, instances of gaming the system to the detriment of park resources, and an apparent allergy to long-term planning…


News Releases

NATIONAL PARK HUNTING AND FISHING RESTRICTIONS UNDER FIRE

Rules to Stem Invasive Species, Lead Poisoning, and Gun Accidents at Risk

EPA FUMBLES ARTIFICIAL TURF SCIENCE

Agency Had No Scientific Basis for Downplaying Toxic Exposure Risks

ARID NEW MEXICO TO GET MUCH DRIER UNDER TRUMP PLAN

Virtually All Rivers and Streams, Many Wetlands to Lose Legal Protection

CELL TOWER MIASMA PERVADES NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM

Audit Finds Broad Noncompliance with Eco-Rules and Revenue Collection

NEW BLM ACTING DIRECTOR THREATENS AGENCY'S EXISTENCE

Ultra-Right Wing Lawyer William Pendley is Uniquely Unqualified to Run BLM