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An explorative study investigated the condition of the US environmental movement in the early 1990s through qualitative interviews with representatives from 6 environmental protection organizations (EPOs): Citizens Clearinghouse for Hazardous Wastes, Environmental Defense Fund, Greenpeace USA, National Audobon Society, Natural Resources Defense Council, & World Wide Fund for Nature. A brief history & description of each is provided. Many respondents described their groups as in a period of transition or redefinition in response to political setbacks. Analysis of the interviews finds 6 general currents defined by style/strategy: (1) implementers who pursue concrete projects; (2) accommodaters who combine economic & environmental concerns & use cooperation rather than confrontation; (3) mainstream advocates who use various legal & political instruments; (4) radicals who engage in fundamental critique; (5) activists; & (6) grass-roots organizers. Most organizations combine several styles. Several are expanding their issues & constituencies by linking environmental issues with those of gender, race, poverty, democratization, & accountability in holistic environmental politics that includes the environmental justice movement. Challenges for EPOs include achieving tangible results & self-democracy. 14 References. E. Blackwell