Environment North Carolina: the new home for NCPIRG’s environmental work
You’ve come to know NCPIRG over the years as the group that gives North Carolinans a voice on a range of issues—from consumer protections to democracy issues to keeping our environment healthy. Where powerful special interests stand in the way of reform, you’ve come to count on NCPIRG to step into the fray.

We’ve contributed to a number of victories over the years. As a result, North Carolina has cleaner air, rivers and lakes, fewer consumer rip-offs, a stronger democracy and more open spaces than it otherwise would have.

But, obviously, there is much more to be done. After careful thought and planning, we have concluded that the best way to advance all of our work—both for consumers and for the environment—is to separate our organization into two distinct groups.

Environment North Carolina is the new home of NCPIRG’s environmental work. Meanwhile, NCPIRG will continue to be a strong and independent voice for North Carolina consumers on major issues like prescription drug safety, homeowners’ rights, ethics reform and more.

Environment North Carolina will continue to use the same creative, result-oriented approach to our state’s environmental problems that has made such a big difference over the years.

Moreover, with a clear name and a single focus, I expect that Environment North Carolina will be able to win the support of more pro-environment Tar Heels, making our impact that much greater. And with North Carolina facing so many important environmental challenges—from rapidly disappearing forests and farmlands, to water and air pollution—you and I both know our environment needs all the help it can get.

I’m excited to report on our new venture, and am grateful, as always, for the support you’ve given us to make it all possible.

Elizabeth Ouzts
State Director