Menunkatuck Audubon: A Closer Look at Model Outdoor Lighting Regulations for CT

Is your town or city ready for better lighting rules? In the webinar we will take a closer look at our new Model Outdoor Lighting Regulations for Connecticut, an easy-to-implement policy that helps Connecticut communities to safely reduce light pollution at little or no cost, while reducing unnecessary lighting. Based on the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting and lighting law best practices in Connecticut towns like Canton and Greenwich, the model policy was designed for communities that want to use policy to better manage nighttime lighting and limit light pollution in their jurisdictions. We will also discuss ways you can convince your Town Council or Planning & Zoning Department to adopt better lighting rules, including by making the case that Lights Out Connecticut’s outdoor lighting regulations result in energy and money savings, lower carbon emissions, bird and wildlife protections, and better views of the night sky.

Format: In-depth discussion with Leo Smith, Chair of the Connecticut Chapter of DarkSky, and Meredith Barges, co-author of the Model Regulations and Co-chair of Lights Out Development

Register for the Zoom link.