Pioneering leader of Conservation Voter Movement steps down after 18-year tenure

League of Conservation Voters President Gene Karpinski to be honored with lifetime achievement award at Michigan LCV Annual Detroit Gala

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Pioneering leader of the Conservation Voter Movement Gene Karpinski announced today he will be stepping down as president of the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and League of Conservation Voters Education Fund after 18 years at the helm. Under Karpinski’s leadership, LCV grew from a staff of 30 to nearly 200 and the Conservation Voter Movement now has more than 30 state affiliates across the country. Karpinski will step down next year after a replacement is hired. 

“The breadth of Gene Karpinski’s legacy cannot be understated. Thanks to his leadership, LCV and the Conservation Voter Movement as a whole have experienced unprecedented growth, serving as a catalyst for the most consequential policy wins on addressing climate change our country has ever seen,” said Lisa Wozniak, executive director of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters and board member of League of Conservation Voters Education Fund. “Thanks to Gene’s bold vision, our movement to protect our air, land, water and democracy is stronger than ever.  We commend Gene for his relentless determination, and high-energy work ethic that resulted in 18 years of leadership to protect our planet and our children’s futures.” 

At the Michigan League of Conservation Voters’ 13th Annual Detroit Gala on Oct 17, Gene Karpinski will be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. Tickets for the event are available at Michiganlcv.org/gala and the event is still accepting sponsorships.