Photo: Birdcast map showing light intensity and migration routes
Have you ever been bothered by glare and over-bright lights from streetlights, commercial businesses or nearby residences? You are not alone. Scientific evidence indicates that people, wildlife and even plants and trees are harmed by light at night. Read more about the effects of light pollution here.
NVBA provided advice to Loudoun County on ensuring that its proposed lights along the W&OD Trail through Leesburg meet DarkSky International’s Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting.
NVBA joined the Virginia Responsible Streetlight Coalition, an organization that works to reduce light pollution from streetlights. Read our letter urging the association that negotiates with Dominion Energy on streetlight options to advocate for streetlights that meet DarkSky International’s Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting.