Salem City Council to Consider Dark Skies Proclamation

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Lights from below obscure the stars and other night sky objects.

By Harry Fuller
Salem Audubon Member

Salem City Council to Consider Presentation of Dark Skies Proclamation

Salem city councilors Linda Nishioka and Virginia Stapleton will present a proposed environmental proclamation at the 6 p.m. April 22 council meeting. The proclamation specifically aims to reduce the amount of artificial light our species emits into the environment. Salem Audubon members are encouraged to attend the presentation in the Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St. SE, Salem.

Why is light pollution important? It has widespread negative effects on wildlife. Moths and many other insects find themselves driven to be near artificial light, not living their lives as they have for previous millennia. 

The proclamation reflects similar actions taken across the state based on guidelines established by DarkSky Oregon, a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Read more about them at: Why is light pollution important? It has widespread negative effects on wildlife. Moths and many other insects find themselves driven to be near artificial light, not living their lives as they have for previous millennia. https://www.darkskyoregon.org/

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