🪲 Meet @bughuntertom.bsky.social. He studies beetles because these tiny insects help pollinate plants, recycle nutrients and keep forests healthy. That research helps improve forest management, conservation and wildfire planning, but recent federal cuts can impact this important work.

Preparing for disasters before they happen helps protect both communities and taxpayers. According to the National Institute of Building Sciences, every $1 invested through federal hazard mitigation grants saves taxpayers an average of $6 in future disaster costs.

"Without science," Annita says, "there won't be anything left for us to hunt or fish." It takes a collective to steward our natural resources. Without them we risk losing healthy forests, thriving wildlife and our connection to our public lands. #ConservationInCrisis @nationalwildlife.bsky.social

In Appalachia, decades of coal mining left rivers, streams and communities in need of restoration. T. Allan Comp saw an opportunity to bring people together. Working with few resources, he conceived and created the Appalachian Coal Country Watershed Team.

Meet Dr. Eric Green, whose 30+ years at the NIH helped turn DNA discoveries into the realization of genomic medicine, leading to improved cancer care and earlier diagnoses of rare genetic diseases. Listen in on why he’s hopeful federal scientists will improve medical care for generations.

The Trump administration's federal workforce reductions hit public lands hard, accounting for more than 27% of all cuts. Fewer public servants means fewer people protecting trails, preventing wildfires, preserving natural and cultural resources, and keeping parks accessible for Americans.

Keeping our national parks safe takes more than park rangers. Behind every wildfire prevention effort, safe hiking trail and protected historic site is a team of public servants. From biologists to wildfire specialists, these experts help reduce risks before they become emergencies.

Across the nation, advocates like @nationalwildlife.bsky.social's Laura Rubin are using science to support policies that make communities healthier. Through @healthylakes.org, she helped secure federal funding to support Muskegon Lake's restoration in Michigan.

Every public servant has an origin story. Yours could start today. For former Rocky Mountain National Park ranger, Adam Auerbach, it started with AmeriCorps. One opportunity to serve on public lands became a career protecting them.

When drone technology showed promise for conservation and emergency response, Mark L. Bathrick helped turn potential into reality. By leading the Department of the Interior's unmanned aircraft program, he pioneered a new approach to protecting public lands while improving safety for employees.

Surabhi Shah brought together local leaders, federal agencies and community partners to develop an economic study showing that restoration could generate broad economic benefits while helping communities remain part of the neighborhood's future.

Through a federally funded clinical and translational science program, Gema has met patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center from across Texas whose experiences help inform her research.

For Gemalene (Gema) Sunga, cancer research is about improving patients' lives. She studies head and neck cancer and works to better understand how the immune system responds to these tumors. @houspag.bsky.social

DYK: Public-funded science supports American farms and our favorite foods? Plant pathologist Isako Di Tomassi helps farmers identify potato diseases to protect harvests, keep our food safe and grow our economy. Learn about public-funded agricultural research at science.federalharmstracker.org.

For 25 years, we’ve strived to build a better government and a stronger democracy. That mission has never been more critical. We are working with energy, conviction and confidence. Our impact is growing. Our mission is strong.

Elizabeth Kolmstetter, Ph.D., is an award-winning industrial-organizational psychologist with over 30 years of federal service across nine government agencies. In our latest blog post, she shares her lessons learned about performance management in the federal government: bit.ly/4vxP2EF

What happens in government affects all of us. In Georgia, recent cuts in federal funding are hitting rural communities the hardest and impacting the health of veterans, older people and others living there. Dr. Amy Sharma of @sci4ga.bsky.social, warns it will be a “death by a thousand cuts.”

The Steady Opposition shares results from a nationally representative survey, showing that a majority of the public oppose changes to the government and believe cuts have made their lives and communities worse. Hannah S., our research associate, dives into the findings. bit.ly/SteadyOpposi...

You won’t want to miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with luminary speakers, network with colleagues across government agencies and enhance your technical expertise in the human resources field. events.ourpublicservice.org/2026-govhr

Registration for #GovHR2026 is now open! events.ourpublicservice.org/2026-govhr GovHR Conference is a three-day conference specially curated for the government human resources community at the federal, state and local levels. 📆 Sept. 15-17, 2026 📍 Virtual or in-person in Washington, D.C.

For generations, federal science has saved lives, built industries and kept the U.S. ahead of global competitors. Now, decades of progress are being unraveled. Explore what's at stake with The Cost of Cutting American Science: science.federalharmstracker.org

When natural disasters, national tragedies or global issues compromise our well-being, civil servants are on the ground keeping us safe during critical moments. Take a look back of some of our past Service to America Medals® honorees who have made America safer. #Sammies2026

It was an honor to celebrate the Service to America Medals® last night. The evening recognized four outstanding federal employees and reflected on the past 25 years of the Partnership for Public Service and the awards. Learn about each of the #Sammies2026 honorees at servicetoamericamedals.org.

Who works for the federal government and how does their work impact you? Michael Lewis set out to answer those questions. "Who Is Government?" brings together an all-start team of writers who profile exemplary career civil servants whose work kept us safe, strong, healthy and prosperous.

For 25 years, the Service to America Medals® have been the premier accolade for career federal employees whose work makes our nation safer, stronger, healthier and more prosperous. The #Sammies2026 honorees embody this, providing critical services and making outstanding contributions to our nation.

Public servants show up every day, keeping our water clean, our food safe and our communities protected—often without much recognition. During Public Service Recognition Week, show your appreciation and thank a public servant in your life. Learn more about #PSRW2026 at psrw.org.

"If there had been stronger connections between delivery teams and congressional staff, I believe many programs could have achieved their goals more effectively," said Randy Hart, a former 18F acquisition consultant for 23 years. Read the full report at popvox.org/departure.

This year’s celebration is an opportunity to reaffirm why public servants matter to the safety, strength, health and prosperity of the American people. Join us in honoring public servants and the work they do to fuel America every day. Visit psrw.org to learn more.

Read the report authored by @chrispiper.bsky.social to better understand how changes to these federal boards and commissions are reshaping independent government oversight. ourpublicservice.org/publications...

A stated goal of the second Trump administration was to drastically reduce the number of federal employees. One year in, the administration has done so, creating the largest reduction in the federal workforce since the 1990s. Read the Fed Figures analysis here: bit.ly/FedFiguresWo...