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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.

COMMENTARY | 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 ...

Ban on Rushmore and Badlands Air Tours Upheld

by PEER | September 5, 2025
8th Circuit Rejects Operators Bid to Resume Noisy Tourist Overflights ...

COMMENTARY | New Wave of Personnel Actions Threatens National Parks

by Kaylee Rodriguez | August 7, 2025
With peak visitation season underway, the National Park Service is struggling to keep up amid increasing uncertainty and understaffing ...

REPORT | Protect Every Park and the Staff Who Steward Them

by PEER | July 16, 2025
Continued cuts jeopardize the Park Service’s core mission to preserve America’s natural and historic treasures “unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations ...

TELL CONGRESS | Stop Efforts to Sell Our Public Lands

by PEER | June 20, 2025
Letter telling Congress to stop efforts to turn our public lands over to private commercial interests and environmental polluters ...