Ruth
Clusen During her presidency, the League promoted a common-sense conservation measure including recycling and educating communities about source separation of solid waste. The League also worked to educate the public and offer opportunities to participate in the political dialogue on issues like conservation and the environment. For further information on Ruth Clusen, read her Hall of Fame monograph.
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Ruth Clusen's activities in local, state and national
realms came at a time when women were just beginning
to move into positions of prominence. Clusen was president
of the National League of Women Voters from 1974-78.
While President, Clusen worked to assure the passage
of the 1974 Safe Drinking Water Act.