Ban Lead Ammunition and Tackle from National Parks

by PEER | November 17, 2022
Groups Petition to Protect Wildlife, Human Health and the Environment ...

Petition to Sec. Deb Haaland – Ban Lead Ammo in National Parks – 11-17-2022 (PDF) 

by PEER |
DESCRIPTION: Rulemaking Petition to Secretary Deb Haaland to ban the use of lead ammunition and tackle in national parks TO: Secretary Deb Haaland FROM: PEER, American Bird Conservancy, Union of Concerned Scientists DATE: November 17, 2022 TAGS: NPS, lead ammo, wildlife protection ...

Greens urge National Park Service to ban lead

by PEER |
Citing risks to animals that ingest lead either directly or through lead-contaminated prey, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility and two other green organizations urged NPS action. “Banning lead from our national parks would be one of the single biggest conservation ...

NOAA Passes the Buck on Alaska Crab Fishery Collapses

by PEER | November 16, 2022
Denies Blame for Wildly Inflated Population Estimates Causing Overfishing ...

Delray Joins National Water Lawsuit and Boca’s Election Ballot Shrinks

by PEER | November 15, 2022
PFAs are known as “forever chemicals” because they take so long to break down. They are used in the production of such products as non-stick pans and waterproof jackets. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, exposure to excessive levels of PFAs can cause cancer, ...