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.

Doug Burgum’s Destruction of the Department of the Interior

by Tim Whitehouse | August 18, 2026
Doug Burgum isn't simply shrinking the Department of the Interior, he is actively working to destroy it ...

Comment – Review of DOI’s existing wilderness stewardship policies

by PEER | August 14, 2026
Comments to Interior Secretary Burgum, BLM Director Pearce, NPS Comptroller Ms. Bowron, and FWS Director Nesvik on the review of Department of the Interior’s existing wilderness stewardship policies ...

The Old Spanish Trail Has Waited Long Enough for Protection

Our hope is that the court will reinforce that a National Trail designation carries meaningful responsibilities for the agencies entrusted with managing these lands ...

Comment – Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program

by PEER | July 17, 2026
Comment on Notice of Intent to prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program ...

Comment – BLM Proposed Grazing Rule

by PEER | July 13, 2026
Comments to Bureau of Land Management Director Steven Pearce on BLM's proposed revisions to its grazing regulations ...