The Montana Public Interest Research Group (MontPIRG) is a non-partisan non-profit group working for the public interest in the courts, public agencies, the media and other decision-making areas.  Since 1982, we have worked for a clean and healthful environment, strong consumer protection, and an open and accountable government.  Additionally, through our campus chapter, we offer University of Montana students the chance to learn real world civic and leadership skills needed to effect social change outside of the classroom.

The Last Best Place
Montana is home to pristine rivers and streams, wide open spaces, abundant wildlife, and big blue skies.  Our government is open and citizens have the power to pass their own laws.  It truly is the last best place.  

But Montana is also home to the nation's largest toxic waste site and power plants that produce tons of global warming pollution.  Our government is increasingly responsive only to wealthy special interests and campaign contributors.  Much of what we hold dear is at risk.  

For twenty years, MontPIRG has worked as an advocate for the public interest.  When consumers are cheated, or our natural environment is threatened, or the voices of ordinary citizens are drowned out by special interest lobbyists, MontPIRG speaks up and takes action.  We uncover threats to public health and well-being and fight to end them, using the time-tested tools of investigative research, media exposés, grassroots organizing, advocacy and litigation.  MontPIRG's mission is to deliver persistent, result-oriented public interest activism that protects our environment, encourages a fair, sustainable economy, and fosters responsive, democratic government.