Southeast-Gulf Coast

Executive Director

Tim is PEER’s Executive Director, leveraging more than 30 years of experience working on environmental issues with governments, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community groups. Prior to joining PEER, he was a senior attorney at the United States Environmental Protection Agency and was head of the Law and Policy Program at the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation in Montreal, Canada. He has worked as a consultant for companies on environmental compliance issues, and with nonprofit organizations focusing on clean energy issues. Most recently, he was executive director of Chesapeake Physicians for Social Responsibility, a health advocacy group working to address climate change, toxics pollution, and nuclear disarmament issues. Tim’s interest is in the intersection of science, policy, and civil service. He believes in protecting employees who raise concerns about their workplace and in exposing undue influence on government for private gain. He holds a JD and BA from Emory University and an MA from New York University.

Florida’s Clearwater Awash in Sewage Violations

by Susan Sargent | March 11, 2021
More than 400 Sewage Overflows in Last Five Years; Almost No Enforcement ...

Record Manatee Mortality in New Year 

by Susan Sargent | February 22, 2021
More Than 300 Die in Six Weeks; Vast Majority Not Necropsied ...

PEER Requests Florida Take Immediate Action 

by Susan Sargent | January 26, 2021
To Stop Leaching of Toxic Chemicals into Consumer Products ...

Florida Issues Drinking Water Safety Citations 

by Susan Sargent | January 21, 2021
Delray Plagued by Persistent Contamination with Partially Treated Sewage ...

Big Cypress ORV Plan a Travesty: Former Superintendent   

by Susan Sargent | December 15, 2020
Park Service Shirking Wilderness, Wildlife, and Conservation Responsibilities ...

Statement | In Praise of COVID Whistleblower Rebekah Jones

by Tim Whitehouse | December 8, 2020
Rebekah Jones exposed wrongdoing and abuse of power in Florida during the COVID pandemic to save lives and make government more accountable ...
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