Rocky Mountain Director
Denver, CO
Phone: 202-265-7337 x501
rmpeer@peer.org
Twitter: @RockyMountPEER
Rocky Mountain PEER covers the states of the Rocky Mountain region. These states contain millions of acres of federally protected lands. These unique areas, which include Yellowstone National Park, Arches National Monument, the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area, Grand Teton National Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park, bring countless visitors to the breathtaking landscapes that define the Rocky Mountains. Major environmental issues facing the region include habitat protection, roadless forests and wilderness areas, urban and suburban sprawl, and water issues.
Chandra Rosenthal, a Colorado native, heads up the office as Rocky Mountain PEER Director. Chandra, formerly staff attorney with Defenders of Wildlife specializing in endangered species and public lands issues, has also worked for the U.S. Department of Justice and, under a legal fellowship, worked on a Superfund site with the Department of Energy.
“I view my job as helping the region’s public service professionals do their jobs of protecting the diverse and abundant natural resources of the Rockies,” states Rosenthal.
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Toxic Chemicals In Your Backyard
Environmental Protection Agency Data: Does it Point to Colorado as the PFAS Capital of the U.S.?
What’s New in the Rocky Mountain Region?
PEER IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
Clear the air about Helmig
"Last month, the University of Colorado Boulder released a scathing audit about the events that led to the firing of Detlev Helmig, formerly an associate research professor at CU’s Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research. According to the audit, which was released...
Helmig’s work has saved lives
"I read with interest Katie Langford’s June 19 story regarding Dr. Detlev Helmig. I was drawn to this since I have not only used Dr. Helmig’s research in my work, but also presented with him to audiences along the Front Range. I do not want to discuss guilt or...
Colorado should do more to control PFAS contamination
"There is growing scientific evidence that the COVID-19 virus disproportionately impacts those with compromised immune systems. Unfortunately, segments of the Colorado public may be more at risk because of long standing contamination from per- and poly-fluoroalkyl...
Arctic Climate Research Imperiled
University of Colorado Scientists Targeted by Oil Industry Removed
BLOG | University of Colorado Faculty Must Address Climate Science Censorship
The University of Colorado Boulder needs to ensure that special interests are not controlling climate change research conducted by university scientists.
PFAS in Colorado: Fact Sheet
PFAS are a man-made chemical that are used in the manufacture of consumer goods including cookware, flame-retardants, waterproofing, furniture and take out containers.
Questionable Termination Undermines Climate Science
University of Colorado-Boulder Serves Oil and Gas Special Interests
PEER Obtains Evidence of “Forever Chemicals” at Air Force Academy
Washing Your Hands Can’t Stop PFAS in Water
BLM Overrules Staff And Orders More Colorado Drilling
Public Input and Governor’s Objections Ignored by DC-Based BLM Officials
Colorado Lags in Controlling Forever Chemicals
Dangerous Levels of PFAS in Drinking Water Without Enforceable Limits
Critics Call BLM and USDA Relocations a Gambit to Sell Off Public Lands
From: Sierra "The relocations also come saddled with environmental implications. The Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be headquartered in Colorado, a move critics say will help private interests wield influence over public lands. Meanwhile,...
WOTUS Redefinition: New Mexico
Impact of Proposed Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Redefinition on Wetlands and Waters in New Mexico
Blowing Whistle on Range Violations Unwelcome in BLM
BLM Fires 21-Year Veteran Whistleblower Rather than Curtailing Illegal Grazing
COLORADO CONGRESSMEN WANT BLM OFFICE OUT WEST
From: Santa Fe New Mexican “Jeff Ruch, executive director of the advocacy group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, said the idea of moving BLM’s headquarters “seems more of a political stunt than a thoughtful proposal.”" Read more . . . Read the PEER...
PREDATOR CONTROL PLAN FOR COLORADO BLASTED
Danger to “Threatened” Wildlife Species, Children, and Non-Target Wildlife Washington, DC — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plan for killing wildlife that prey on livestock in Colorado is a dangerous and misguided, according to public comments released today by a...
COLORADO COMPANY TO BUY NJ RADIOACTIVE WASTE
Denver, CO-The Environmental Protection Agency must allow for public comment on a plan to transfer up to 470,000 tons of radioactive mill tailings from New Jersey to Canon City, CO, according to a letter released today by Public Employees for Environmental...
