Pat Lederle

Pat Lederle serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He retired from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources after nearly two decades of service in research, planning, and administrative capacities, where he held the position of Planning and Adaptation Supervisor.

His academic credentials are as follows:

• Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University
• PhD, Michigan State University
• Master of Science, University of Minnesota

Dr. Lederle's research focuses on wildlife biology and conservation, with particular emphasis on the ecological impacts of human infrastructure. His notable projects include a decade-long study on the effects of extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields on wildlife in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and ecological assessments for the Department of Energy's Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository project. He also specializes in strategic planning and change management within natural resource agencies to align resources and fulfill public trust responsibilities.

Professional recognitions include:

• Certified Wildlife Biologist
• Past President, North Central Section of the Wildlife Society
• North Central Representative to The Wildlife Society Council