National Park Service says e-bike use on non-motorized trails should be reviewed

by Elizabeth Duan | July 2, 2021
“A National Park Service memorandum Wednesday recommended parks that allow e-bikes the same access as traditional bikes to review that decision, citing ongoing litigation contesting the legality of a 2020 policy change. “This is a wobbly move by the Park Service,” said ...

Romatzke scandal illustrates need for Gov. Polis to clean house

by Elizabeth Duan | July 1, 2021
“J.T. Romatzke, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Regional Manager for northwest Colorado, has been caught red-handed conspiring with anti-wildlife lobbyists to undermine the state Parks and Wildlife Commission. It’s scandalous and improper, and Romatzke should have been immediately ...

National Park Service Gives Park Superintendents Authority To Ban E-Bikes

“Superintendents across the National Park System have been given permission to reverse course and deny trail access to e-bikes if they adversely impact park resources or other visitors. “This is a wobbly move by the Park Service,” said Public Employees for Environmental ...

Spending bill would force NPS to tackle plastic pollution

by Elizabeth Duan | June 30, 2021
“The National Park Service would be required to develop a plan to cut plastic pollution at its 423 sites under an Interior-EPA spending bill that is expected to clear the House Appropriations Committee tomorrow. The long-stalled issue has shown signs of increased momentum this month ...

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“After trying, and failing, to protect human health by calling attention to the tumors caused by bifenthrin, the EPA pesticide assessor had several requests to be appointed to relevant committees denied, a development they felt was retaliation for raising concerns about the pesticide ...
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