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.

PEERMail | Conservation: Is this the Right Proposal?

by Tim Whitehouse | April 18, 2023
A new regulatory proposal by BLM touting conservation sounds promising but is full of red flags ...

Permit Renewal Shows BLM Not Serious on Range Reform

by PEER | April 13, 2023
Despite Horrid Conditions No Recognition of Overgrazing or Climate Impact ...

San Francisco Parks Overflight Limits Grossly Inadequate

by PEER | March 20, 2023
Suit Charges Air Tour Plan for Four Bay Area Parks Developed Illegally ...

BLM Oil Exemptions Threaten Sage Grouse in Wyoming

by PEER | March 8, 2023
Groups Ask for Immediate Moratorium on Waiver of Habitat Protections ...

COMMENTARY | How the FCC Fails to Follow Environmental Laws and Fails the Public

by Guest Contributor | February 20, 2023
Given the FCC’s lack of oversight and failure to comply with environmental laws, numerous environmental harms occur under the agency’s watch ...

National Park Fossils May Block Big Transmission Line

by PEER | February 16, 2023
Tule Springs Paleo Survey Results Complicate Controversial Greenlink Route ...