New York asks residents to turn off outdoor lights to save migrating birds

Residents Asked To Participate In ‘Lights Out’ Initiative To Help Protect Migrating Birds

Residents are asked to help protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies by participating in the “Lights Out” initiative. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) a…

New York asks residents to turn off outdoor lights to save migrating birds

New York State is calling on residents to turn off non-essential outdoor lighting during migration seasons to prevent bird deaths caused by light pollution.The Department of Environmental Conservation and Office of General Services are promoting the “Lights Out” initiative, which directs state-owned and managed buildings to dim non-essential outdoor lighting from 11 p.m. to dawn during peak migration periods. The spring migration runs from April…

DEC, OGS ask NYers to keep lights off for migrating birds

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of General Services (OGS) are asking New Yorkers to reduce outdoor lighting to protect migrating birds.

State Encourages Residents To Dim Lights During Bird Migration

New York officials are asking residents and businesses to turn off non-essential lighting overnight as part of a statewide effort to protect migrating birds during peak migration season. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (D.E.C.) and the Office of General Services say the “Lights Out” initiative is designed to reduce bird deaths caused […]