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 | Navigating These Treacherous Times

by Tim Whitehouse | September 1, 2020
More ethical firestorms from intermingling official government duties with the upcoming election ...

New Temporary Park Service Appointment Is Illegal

by PEER | August 27, 2020
Lawsuit Amended to Invalidate Latest “De Facto” Park Service Director ...

BLOG | BLM Needs a Future Far Brighter Than Its Past 

by Jeff Ruch | August 26, 2020
Under the Trump administration, BLM has declined even further than in previous decades. We hope for a brighter future for BLM, which is so needed ...

Why Was Pendley Chosen? BLM Has No Answers

by PEER | August 19, 2020
BLM Can Find No Documents Explaining Pendley Selection or Qualifications ...