Below are some points taken from the article “Villagers Urged To Replace Outdoor Lighting To Comply With Community’s Dark Skies Designation“ by Joanne Kendrick, originally Published in The Villager with background information about the Big Park/Village of Oak Creek Dark-Sky designation.
“Light pollution, particularly the blue light emitted by LED bulbs, make it hard to stargaze. It can also cause serious consequences for wildlife whose biological rhythms and nocturnal instincts are disrupted when they are near a lot of artificial light.
“We live in a beautiful part of the world where we can see the Milky Way. Let us continue to protect and preserve our night sky by doing our part to reduce light pollution. Remember, light pollution can be reduced by the flip of a switch!”
We ask your help in reducing Pine Valley light pollution. Here are some practical points to keep in mind:
- Fixtures are shielded on all four sides and the top
- Fixtures are pointed downward
The IDA gives some outdoor lighting guidance. Light should:
- Only be on when needed
- Only light the area that needs it
- Be no brighter than necessary
- Minimize blue light emissions
