Public Lands

Legal and Program Manager

Kaylee Rodriguez joined PEER in 2025, following her time as a legal assistant at the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division. In addition to her experience at DOJ, Kaylee has interned for non-profits focused on a variety of issues including the environment, civic engagement, and access to immigration legal services. As a Miami native, she has a deep appreciation for the natural world, especially the ocean, and is no stranger to the pressing environmental threats we face today. Her educational background includes public policy, environmental science, and journalism. She holds a BA from Duke University and hopes to pursue a career as an attorney.

Shutdown Could Provide Glimpse into the Future of Public Lands

by Kaylee Rodriguez | October 9, 2025
The Department of Interior is gearing up to slash its workforce, and as past shutdowns indicate, this means danger ahead for our parks and public lands ...

Comment – Petition for Rulemaking to Update Part 1, Subpart I of FCC Rules Implementing NEPA

by PEER | October 7, 2025
Comments on the Petition for Rulemaking to Update Part 1, Subpart I of The Commission’s Rules Implementing NEPA ...

Comment – 2009 Endangerment Finding and GHG Vehicle Standards Reconsideration

by PEER | September 22, 2025
Comments on Proposed Rule: “Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards ...

Comment – FCC NEPA Rules Update Re: Wireless Broadband Deployment

by PEER | September 17, 2025
Comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on how the Commission should update and streamline its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules to facilitate wireless broadband deployment across the country in light of changes to the legal landscape around NEPA ...

REPORT | Mismanaging the Mission: Weakening the Agency Responsible for our National Forests

by PEER | September 15, 2025
Under Secretary Rollins and the Trump administration, Forest Service employees’ ability to fulfill the agency’s mission is being compromised ...

TAKE ACTION | Tell the USDA to Respect and Protect Forest Service Employees

by PEER |
Letter urging USDA Secretary Rollins to roll back the agency's plans to eliminate or consolidate Forest Service Regional Offices and Research Stations ...