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Photos from the field

From Oregon to Pennsylvania, Georgia to Colorado, here's a snapshot of what some of our groups have been up to.

Milestones

Environment Oregon’s Justin Boyles spoke with Oregonians about protecting the Owyhee Canyonlands.
Staff | TPIN
Environment Oregon’s Justin Boyles spoke with Oregonians about protecting the Owyhee Canyonlands.

We’ve collected some the best images of our staff, students and canvassers in action from the past of couple months. From winning a Clean Air lawsuit in Pittsburgh, to delivering comments to the Federal Trade Commission in support of our right to repair, we’ve captured some great images of our staff working to advance the public interest. Take a look.

Environment Georgia staff and student volunteers showed support for protecting the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge from a proposed titanium mine close to the southeastern corner of the swamp.
Environment Georgia staff and student volunteers showed support for protecting the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge from a proposed titanium dioxide mine close to the southeastern corner of the swamp. Staff | TPIN
Environment Massachusetts member Sylvia Kuzman joined us for the “Rooftop Solar is on the Rise” release.
Environment Massachusetts member Sylvia Kuzman joined us for the “Rooftop Solar on the Rise” release. Tim O'Connor | TPIN
MASSPIRG’s Deirdre Cummings spoke on a panel organized by League of Women Voters about PFAS (forever chemicals).
MASSPIRG’s Deirdre Cummings spoke on a panel organized by League of Women Voters about PFAS (also known as "forever chemicals"). Liam Louis, ElleVignette Photography | TPIN
PennEnvironment’s David Masur spoke with Edith Abeyta, a resident of North Braddock, Pennsylvania, who was part of our citizen suit against U.S. Steel for their illegal air pollution.
PennEnvironment’s David Masur spoke with Edith Abeyta, a resident of North Braddock, Pennsylvania, who was part of our citizen suit against U.S. Steel for their illegal air pollution. Garrick Schmitt | TPIN
Environment Texas Executive Director Luke Metzger speaks at press conference to announce lawsuit against TxDOT over I35 expansion. Judah Rice | Used by permission
PennEnvironment’s Flora Cardoni and U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, one of our best congressional allies on the environment.
PennEnvironment’s Flora Cardoni and U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, one of our best congressional allies on the environment. Staff | TPIN
MASSPIRG’s Janet Domenitz is joined by Madison Latiolais of Community Action Works, Lydia Churchill of Environment Massachusetts, state Senator Jamie Eldridge, Alex Vai of Surfrider Foundation/MA, Clint Richmond of Sierra Club/MA, Grace Simmons from state Rep. Mindy Domb's office, and several Public Interest Network canvassers at the release of the new report: Plastic Bag Bans Work.
MASSPIRG’s Janet Domenitz releases the new report "Plastic Bag Bans Work." Liam Louis, ElleVignette Photography | TPIN
CALPIRG staff, students and coalition partners showed support for legislation that would improve upon an existing law that we helped pass back in 2014 that intended to ban plastic bags in grocery stores.
CALPIRG staff, students and coalition partners showed support for legislation that would improve upon an existing law that we helped pass back in 2014 that intended to ban plastic bags in grocery stores. Andy Smith | TPIN
CoPIRG staff and supporters stood with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis as he declared the second official Colorado E-Bike Day to celebrate the rise of e-bikes as an alternative to car transport and the launch of the new state tax credit.
CoPIRG staff and supporters stood with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis as he declared the second official Colorado E-Bike Day to celebrate the rise of e-bikes as an alternative to car transport and the launch of the new state tax credit. Ted Gotwals | TPIN
Environment America’s Lisa Frank with EPA Administrator Michael Regan at an announcement of new vehicle efficiency standards.
Environment America’s Lisa Frank with EPA Administrator Michael Regan at an announcement of new vehicle efficiency standards. Staff | TPIN
Advocates deliver support for Right to Repair to the FTC.
Advocates deliver support for Right to Repair to the FTC. Yazan Aboushi | TPIN
Environment America’s Johanna Neumann delivered more than 11,000 petition signatures from everyday Americans to encourage FedEx to put solar panels on its warehouse roofs.
Environment America’s Johanna Neumann delivered more than 11,000 petition signatures from everyday Americans to encourage FedEx to put solar panels on its warehouse roofs. Isaac Russell | TPIN
CALPIRG Students’ Clara Castronovo spoke at California’s annual lobby day for ocean protections.
CALPIRG Students’ Clara Castronovo spoke at California’s annual lobby day for ocean protections. Andy Smith | TPIN
Georgia State University's PIRG campus club took the championship in this year's March Madness for Climate competition
Georgia State University's PIRG campus club took the championship in this year's March Madness for Climate competition Staff | TPIN
Volunteers gathered in Olympia to advocate for zero waste policies.
Volunteers gathered in Olympia, Washington, to advocate for zero waste policies. Ricky Osborne | TPIN
Environment California’s Laura Deehan spoke at an event to announce a bill to create a $1 billion bond for offshore wind ports in California.
Environment California’s Laura Deehan spoke at an event to announce a bill to create a $1 billion bond for offshore wind ports in California. Andy Smith | TPIN
Environment Illinois Outreach & Engagement Manager Emily Kowalski is joined by Lindsay Keeney, conservation director at Illinois Environmental Council, to launch a campaign to protect wetlands in Illinois. Staff | TPIN
State Sen. Janeen Sollman, Chief of Staff Nickole Vargas, OSPIRG Director Charlie Fisher, Environment Oregon Director Celeste Meiffren-Swango celebrating the passage of Oregon's Right To Repair law, the strongest in the country. Senator Janeen Sollman | Used by permission
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Andre Delattre

Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Program, The Public Interest Network

Andre directs The Public Interest Network's national campaign staff and programs. His previous roles include national organizing director of the Student PIRGs and executive director of PIRG. He lives in Chicago with his wife and daughter, and is an avid cyclist and chess player.

Emily Rusch

Vice President and Senior Director of State Offices, The Public Interest Network

Emily is the senior director for state organizations for The Public Interest Network. She works nationwide with the state group directors for PIRG and Environment America to help them build stronger organizations and achieve greater success. Emily was the executive director for CALPIRG from 2009-2021, overseeing a myriad of CALPIRG campaigns to protect public health, protect consumers in the marketplace, and promote a robust democracy. Emily works in our Oakland, California, office, and loves camping, hiking, gardening and cooking with her family.

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