BLM

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 ...

BLM Oil Exemptions Threaten Sage Grouse in Wyoming

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

Federal public land grazing fees stay low despite inflation and climate costs

by PEER | February 1, 2023
Public lands grazing fees are the only expense immune to inflation, despite the increasing costs to the taxpayer ...

PEERMail | Are Wild Horses to Blame for Failing Rangeland Health?

by PEER | November 14, 2022
BLM must address overgrazing on public lands and stop scapegoating wild horses for failing land health ...