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North Texas Association of Environmental Professionals (NTAEP)

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NTAEP Monthly Meeting - 3514 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Next Meeting: February 19, 2025!
Dr. Karen McGraw of DarkSky Texas will be presenting "Protecting
Dark Skies for Humans and Wildlife."
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Program Abstract: Protecting Dark Skies for Humans & Wildlife
Almost every living thing on our planet uses the cycle of light and dark to trigger life processes. Artificial Light at Night (ALAN), also known as light pollution, interrupts this cycle. This program helps us understand the effects of light pollution on living things, including ourselves, and how we can protect dark skies for humans and wildlife.
Participants will take home a new awareness about lighting practices, which allow us to have the light we need for nighttime activities while minimizing the negative effects of ALAN. You will learn things you can do to reduce light pollution (glare, light trespass, skyglow), increase safety, limit the negative consequences on wildlife, and create a more aesthetically pleasing nocturnal environment.
Speaker: Karen McGraw, Ed.D.
Dr. Karen McGraw is the Lead Outreach Coordinator for DarkSky Texas, a Texas Master Naturalist (Elm Fork Chapter), and a Texas Stream Team citizen scientist. Karen is passionate about the reduction of light pollution to conserve dark skies for humans and wildlife. Since 2016, she has been involved in dark skies outreach and education for community, region, and state-wide events. She enjoys educating people and changing mindsets about conservation of the night.
Karen is a retired corporate consultant, business owner, adjunct professor, and researcher. She holds a doctorate from Texas Tech University.