Minnesota

Western Lands and Rocky Mountain Advocate

Chandra, a Colorado native, serves as the Director of Rocky Mountain PEER. Formerly a staff attorney with Defenders of Wildlife specializing in endangered species and public lands issues, she has also worked for the U.S. Department of Justice and, under a legal fellowship, worked on a Superfund site with the Department of Energy. “I view my job as helping the region’s public service professionals do their jobs of protecting the diverse and abundant natural resources of the Rockies,” states Rosenthal. Chandra earned her law degree in 1993 at the Lewis and Clark Northwestern School of Law, where she focused her studies on environmental law.

Federal Audit Flags Minnesota Logging Issues

by PEER | August 5, 2025
Inspector General Raises Concerns about Minnesota Wildlife Lands ...

Feds Put Minnesota DNR Logging on a Short Leash

by Susan Sargent | January 10, 2024
Prior Certification: No Wildlife/Aquatic Habitat Harm in Timber Projects ...

Letter to Minnesota Legislative Auditor – Request to Audit MN DNR

by Elizabeth Duan | December 13, 2023
DESCRIPTION: Letter to Minnesota Legislative Auditor Randall to Audit the Minnesota DNR TO: Auditor Judy Randall, Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor FROM: Chandra Rosenthal, PEER DATE: December 13, 2023       ...

COMMENTARY | Unveiling Challenges in Minnesota’s Forest Management

by Chandra Rosenthal | December 7, 2023
Minnesota DNR employees are concerned that the current forest management plan is unduly prioritizing timber production over conservation efforts ...
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