1 Voice Disputes Praise for Vela

by Susan Sargent | September 5, 2018
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 of its staunch disapproval.“Every time we’ve encountered him, he seems to be gaming the system to ...

Great Lakes Not so Great Due to Pollution

Virtually All Waters Classified “Impaired” by PCBs, Dioxin, Mercury, and Pesticides ...

Trump Names 28-Year Career Employee to Run Park Service

by Susan Sargent | September 4, 2018
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 required by law. PEER’s direct experience with Mr. Vela gives us great pause about endorsing ...

Trump’s Disappointing Parks Director Pick

Nominee Has Anti-Wilderness, Non-Transparent, and Planning-Phobic Record ...

PEERMail: Why Does Ryan Zinke Have to be Such a Putz?

by Susan Sargent | August 31, 2018
We thought Ryan Zinke was supposed to be the sane Trump cabinet member but perhaps that has become a contradiction in terms ...
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