We’re pleased to share our Annual Report from September 2016–August 2017 with you, which highlights our 10-year anniversary celebration, expanded programming, and accomplishments. Our 10-year anniversary celebration came at a time when we needed our supporters to lift us up and carry us emotionally and financially down the long road ahead. View the Annual Report […]
With 11 years leading Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy, I will be taking a sabbatical this coming winter. I will be on leave beginning January 11, 2018, and I will return to work on March 5, 2018. I want to thank Climate Generation’s Board of Directors for their generous support and this opportunity. My […]
I am pleased to announce that Climate Generation has internally restructured for greater impact. As our organization has matured, it was time to examine our internal systems and chart a plan that allows for sustainability and future growth opportunities. Our staff positions and programming are now under one umbrella to increase synergy and collaboration across […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MINNEAPOLIS – November 1, 2017 – Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy’s Kristen Poppleton will begin her new position as Director of Programs starting November 1. As Climate Generation’s Director of Education for the past seven years, Poppleton has been instrumental in energizing and growing our K–12 climate change education program and […]
I’m delighted to announce the promotion of Kristen Poppleton to Director of Programs, effective November 1. This is a new exciting position at Climate Generation, created to evaluate impact, ensure integration of equity and policy engagement across our work, and to oversee strategic engagement of our key audiences: educators, youth, public and influentials. This new […]
“When women are included in sustainable natural-resource management, clean energy deployment and infrastructure development, as well as policy decisions, this brings in the diverse perspectives needed to ensure that approaches to climate resiliency are successful.” How important is climate literacy and action, for young people, women and across communities to build a more equitable and […]
For the second year in a row, Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy is a promotional partner for Midwest Energy News’ 40 Under 40 Award Program. We encourage you to apply or nominate someone you know who is deserving of recognition as an emerging leader in the Midwest’s transition to clean energy. I was proud […]
A year ago today, we shared our big announcement – we were changing our name from Will Steger Foundation to Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy. Our mission and vision did not change, and continue to hold true today, but our new name better reflected what we do, as well as our belief that this […]
Our Founder, Will Steger, takes an an annual expedition in the North Country to test his physical fitness and monitor changes in the climate. This year, he will depart from Ely on March 7; the same day he left for the North Pole in 1986! When Will Steger left for the North Pole, he departed […]
Statement from Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy on the signing of the COP21 climate agreement in Paris “The agreement that has been forged at COP21 represents a historic victory in the effort to achieve a meaningful framework for international climate policy. Today, we celebrate that. The agreement is a strong foundation for future global […]