Public Lands

Executive Director

Tim is PEER’s Executive Director, with 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.

The Park Service Should Not Be Subsidizing Multi-Billion Telecoms to “Wire” Our National Parks

by Tim Whitehouse | April 15, 2024
Legislation is advancing to require the NPS to provide broadband and cellular access in every park where there is a perceived need for greater coverage ...

Lack of Seeds and Botanists Crimp National Seed Strategy

by PEER | March 12, 2024
Botanist Ranks in Federal Land Management Agencies Fell 20% Since 2015 ...

Point Reyes Sweetheart Cattle Leases are Illegal

by PEER | February 12, 2024
Dairy and Beef Ranches on Seashore Pay Far Below Fair Market Value ...

Biden’s 30X30 Conservation Plan Falls Far Short of What Is Needed

by Guest Contributor | January 30, 2024
To the delight of oil drillers, miners, trophy hunters, ranchers, farmers, loggers, and factory trawlers, the Biden plan calls for not initiating any conservation action at the federal level ...

Feds Put Minnesota DNR Logging on a Short Leash

by PEER | January 10, 2024
Prior Certification: No Wildlife/Aquatic Habitat Harm in Timber Projects ...

Poor National Park Service Morale Shows Scant Improvement

by PEER | December 19, 2023
Staff Skeptical of Top Leadership’s Integrity, Credibility, and Competence ...