Milestones: 53 lawsuits make NJ polluters clean up
In 1983, in response to clean water violations across the state, NJPIRG filed its first Clean Water Act citizen enforcement cases on behalf of our members.
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Milestones: America’s streams regain protection
Environment America has worked to establish, defend and restore federal clean water protections for the country's streams and wetlands despite opposition.
Milestones: A race to protect Mass. rivers is won
MASSPIRG joined the coalition behind the Rivers Protections Act, using grassroots advocacy to rally support for a strong and effective version of the bill.
Milestones: NJ’s ‘polluters’ playground’ exposed
After exposing water pollution permit violations by industrial and sewage treatment plants, NJPIRG staff worked to win the Clean Water Enforcement Act in 1990.
Milestones: To counter big money, Maryland finds a way
By supporting small donor financing reforms, PIRG has helped to counter the impact of wealthy interests on elections and make sure that every voter is heard.
Milestones: Bringing new voters into the democratic process
Youth voter registration programs launched by the Student PIRGs have made a real impact, reaching thousands of campuses and communities across the nation.
Milestones: Colorado eases registration with ‘Motor Voter’
In order to make it easier for citizens to register to vote, CoPIRG and its allies rallied support for a Motor Voter law that proved to be extremely effective.
Toxic Algae Blooms
Toxic algae blooms put drinking water, pets and wildlife at risk. Let's stop the pollution fueling this green slime.
Milestones: Laboratories for clean air protection
PIRG has worked to achieve stronger pollution restrictions and cleaner air for the public, with big wins in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.
Milestones: Rollbacks of clean air laws thwarted
In response to political attacks on clean air protections, PIRG launched its Stop the Rollbacks campaign, taking action to defend environmental progress.