Florida

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.

Statement | In Praise of COVID Whistleblower Rebekah Jones

by Tim Whitehouse | December 8, 2020
Rebekah Jones exposed wrongdoing and abuse of power in Florida during the COVID pandemic to save lives and make government more accountable ...

Alarming PFAS Levels in Delray Beach Drinking Water  

by PEER | October 26, 2020
Toxic “Forever Chemicals” May be Accumulating in Drinking Water Aquifer ...

Toxic PFAS Taints Delray And Boynton Beach 

by PEER | August 4, 2020
Florida Needs to Develop Monitoring Program and Safety Standards ...

REPORT | 2019 – Florida Enforcement Report (PDF)

by PEER | July 22, 2020
DESCRIPTION: Report on Enforcement Efforts by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection – Calendar Year 2019 DATE: July 22, 2020 TAGS: Florida, Pollution, Water Pollution ...