A History Of Action In The Public Interest

The state PIRGs marked their 30th anniversary in 2002. On issues ranging from protecting the environment to reforming politics, we have won hundreds of victories, while pioneering new strategies for making social change.

Here is a sampling of the state PIRGs' accomplishments over the last three decades:

1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000 to the present

Our 30th anniversary retrospective tells the stories of state PIRG achievements over the last three decades. Each chapter is available for download below.

A Message From Douglas H. Phelps

Preserving The Environment (356 KB)

Conserving Energy & Natural Resources (369 KB)

Safeguarding Public Health (684 KB)

Protecting Consumers (467 KB)

Reforming Politics (595 KB)

Advocating Social Justice (532 KB)

Innovative Strategies, Concrete Results (1.2 MB)

The Last 30 Years Of Accomplishments (413 KB)

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