That's ok. It's not illegal for USGS employees to have a life after work. The ethics rules only apply to work-related activities and we sign contracts for that. We can do some related work as long as it's free or educational, not relating themselves to the agency, not politically-related public relations, and not using government resources, such as agency e-mail addresses.
I was just curious because I noticed the e-mail address on the bottom of the PPF Web page, which is a violation of the rules. I suggest you advise him to get a private e-mail account. He can't use the USGS e-mail on a non-USGS Web page unless it's an agency approved organization (PPF likely isn't) or for a professional purpose or organization.
As for mentioning his name, it took less than a minute to find him, see:
http://www.usgs.gov/phonebook/employ...ov?Query=wiep*
Just an observation. It's nothing serious, only a reminder of his responsibilities. It's cool he's a photographer and a member of this forum, he just can't use 'name'@usgs.gov that's all.
As a retired USGS hydrologist (28 years), doing lots public related work, I was made aware of the rules. Let him know to wish Carolyn Mastin well. I knew her when she was in Tacoma working on the glacial outburst floods in Mt. Rainier NP. She's a terrific person and scientist.
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