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Not official EPA We don’t just protect tiny endangered fish, we protect you Find me on wire: altepa@wire.com

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Alt EPA@altepa456.bsky.social · 2w ago

Alright… fun game with music because it’s been a week… favorite versions of different songs… my favorite version of wicked game is Emika (thank you the Blacklist)

Alt EPA@altepa456.bsky.social · 3w ago

This is an old article but highlights some of the impacts to science as a result of downsizing the Office of Research and Development - to note, it is estimated that of the jobs lost, an estimated 25-30% were science related jobs federalnewsnetwork.com/management/2...

EPA producing less scientific research after 20% staffing cut, data shows | Federal News Network

The EPA has also implemented an “advance notice” policy for most of its public-facing research.

federalnewsnetwork.com

Alt EPA@altepa456.bsky.social · last mo.

Been taking some time off to reset and focus on family. This weekend I am completely disconnecting to celebrate and surround myself with loved ones. I hope you have the opportunity to do the same. Hopefully next week I will feel up to resuming the regularly scheduled programming.

Alt EPA@altepa456.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Hey all been super busy because life happens and ALTS are human. May I invite you to watch “The Devil We Know” for a quick what is PFAS and why does it matter rundown? It’s a simplification yes, but is great for starting convos on PFAS. And let me know your thoughts

Alt EPA@altepa456.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Following the post on the heist documentary, related to EPA specifically: the loss of ORD which came up in the latest budget hearing, which I didn’t take full notes on. Roughly 1600 employees were in ORD. That’s down to less than 1000. Out of that number no definitive answers were

Alt EPA@altepa456.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I watched this. It’s a short rundown of the (known) damage that has been done. I don’t think the full impact has been fully realized yet, but overall this was a really well done documentary. My heart is breaking for all those we lost and the resulting harm to us all

@heistdocumentary.bsky.social · 8mo ago

If you’ve ever worked inside a federal agency, or know someone who has, you already know this kind of purging weakens our country. HEIST documents how institutions are dismantled from the inside out. Watch the full documentary on YouTube. And visit the website at www.heistthedocumentary.film

Alt EPA@altepa456.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Today was the Senate Environment and Public Works hearing on the budget. Much better today. General feel is they know the proposed budget is unrealistic and moved on and they prob have an idea of what they will budget. Also - seemed more coordinated, less repetitive comments. Some thoughts:

Alt EPA@altepa456.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Watched both budget hearings yesterday and today and as promised adding some notes. This one will be a little more disjointed. First is my pet peeve - you could tell who was on what side. Protecting human health and the environment should be bipartisan and the EPA should rely on science and law

Alt US Forest Service@altusfs.altgov.info · 4mo ago

“Reassigns researchers” is plan at Forest Service too. Does leadership think District staff doesn’t also work at desks? District staff do not roam the woods all day. But to spend more time in the field, they do lean on R&D and Regional Offices for science & policy direction. Reorg upends that.

Facebook post from U.S. Forest Service: No, the Forest Service isn't being dismantled. That couldn't be further from the truth. Our mission continues, our teams remain dedicated, and our motto endures: "Caring for the Land and Serving People." We understand and appreciate the support from those who care about these lands as much as we do. Here are the facts: • We are moving headquarters west to Salt Lake City to be closer to the 90% of the lands we manage. • We are shifting staff capacity out from behind desks and into the forests and districts that are desperately understaffed. • No lands are being transferred or sold to states. • State directors will be career employees, not political appointees. • Our research programs and activities continue. • Our forest and district offices remain unchanged. • Our fire program remains unchanged. https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/reorganization
Alt EPA@altepa456.bsky.social · 4mo ago

This is a perfect summary of everything happening with the destruction of ORD and the reorg related to my earlier post - “No one knows what they’re supposed to be doing, all of management is so scared of making a mistake they won’t commit themselves to any decisions” www.eenews.net/articles/epa...