USFS

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.

Data Centers are Coming for Our Public Lands — How We Fight Back

by Tim Whitehouse | October 7, 2026
The most dangerous thing we can do in the AI race is give away our public lands and waive environmental laws for data center projects. Here's how PEER is fighting back ...

Comment – 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Proposed Rescission

by PEER | October 6, 2026
PEER comments to USDA and USFS opposing the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule ...

Comment – Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule

by PEER | October 4, 2026
Comments to USDA and USFS opposing the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule ...

We just sued the Forest Service. Here’s Why.

by PEER | October 2, 2026
We filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service this week to force the release of NDAs the agency has required employees to sign ...

PEER Sues U.S. Forest Service to Release Non-Disclosure Agreements

by PEER | September 30, 2026
Lawsuit Demands Release of Records Following Agencies Failure to Comply with Public Records Law ...