Lucas Goldfluss completed a BS in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont in 2023. Soon after graduating, Lucas moved to California and worked for the Great Basin Institute in collaboration with the US Forest Service. He joined Winooski NRCD in 2024 after working with the Vermont DEC where he led shoreline restoration efforts, bioengineering design, and community action projects along Lake Champlain.

As the Conservation Specialist, Lucas manages district conservation programs, including riparian tree plantings, stormwater technical assistance, education programming, and other process-based restoration efforts that support the long-term health and resilience of Vermont’s watersheds. He has worked across a broad range of water quality restoration projects in Vermont, with expertise in GIS, erosion control, and stormwater design. Lucas enjoys photography, mountain biking, and playing soccer.