Zoom Presentation or In-Person Option at Pewaukee Public Library to network and view presentation & virtual speakers on large screen.

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Join us as we learn about light pollution, a growing but preventable threat to lakes, wildlife, and community well-being. Shoreline lighting disrupts nocturnal animals, migratory birds, and aquatic ecosystems, while also erasing the dark skies that define healthy, beautiful lakes, and peaceful communities. This meeting will focus on practical actions residents, businesses, municipalities, and lake groups can take to reduce light pollution.

About the Experts:

✨ Scott Lind is a consulting electrical engineer with Mead & Hunt in Middleton, Wisconsin, where he focuses on designing sustainable and reliable electrical systems for commercial, industrial, and public facilities. With more than 35 years of experience, Scott is passionate about designing outdoor lighting that respects all the other species with whom we share the planet. He has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Iowa State University and is a licensed professional engineer in Alaska and Wisconsin. Additionally, Scott is a LEED AP and holds master electrician and commercial electrical inspector licenses in Wisconsin. He is the owner of Redshift Electric; a pro-bono electrical contractor focused entirely on improving outdoor lighting practices to reduce light pollution.

✨Paul Skawinski is the Statewide Citizen Lake Monitoring Network Educator for Wisconsin based in the College of Natural Resources at UW Stevens Point. He is the author and photographer of the popular field guide Aquatic Plants of the Upper Midwest, now in its fourth edition. In addition to his position at Extension Lakes, Paul also teaches Aquatic Plant Taxonomy at UW-Stevens Point, and has been working with aquatic ecosystem management for nearly 20 years. He is an Honorary Board Member and past-President of the Central Wisconsin chapter of Wild Ones. In his free time, Paul enjoys kayak fishing, snorkeling, photography, gardening with native plants, and spending time on lakes and streams with his family. Paul holds a B.S. in Soil Science and Waste Management, and an M.S. in Watershed Management.