League of Conservation Voters
The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is an American environmental advocacy group. LCV says that it "advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-environment candidates." The organization pursues its goals through voter education, voter mobilization, and direct contributions to political candidates. LCV includes 29 state affiliates. LCV was founded in 1970 by environmentalist Marion Edey, with support from David Brower. The group's current president is Gene Karpinski. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has over two million members.
| Formation | 1969-1970 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Marion Edey |
| Type | 501(c)(4) with associated political action committee and super PAC |
| Purpose | Environmental advocacy |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
President | Gene Karpinski |
Volunteers | 35,516 |
| Website | LCV.org |
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