Maui outdoor lighting ordinance victory for seabirds, turtles – Maui Now
In a victory for seabirds and turtles, Maui approved an ordinance regulating the amount of blue light that outdoor lighting fixtures can emit on the island.
The ordinance was supported by the Center for Biological Diversity, Conservation Council of Hawai‘i and Earthjustice……..
In a victory for seabirds and turtles, Maui accredited an ordinance regulating The quantity of blue mild that outdoors Lighting can emit on the island.
The ordinance was supported by The center for Organic Variety, Conservation Council of Hawai‘i and Earthjustice. The teams say the measure will assist endangered sea turtles and Hawaiian petrels.
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“I’m thrilled that Maui is taking this daring and important step To shield our endangered seabirds and sea turtles,” said Maxx Phillips, Hawai‘i director and staff lawyer On The center. “I hope extra islands take notice and move comparable measures To shield the distinctive animals that make Hawai‘i so particular.”
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Invoice 21 amends Maui County’s milding ordinance To enhance shieldions for Hawai‘i’s threatened and endangered seabirds and sea turtles by requiring outdoors Lighting fixtures to restrict blue mild. Synthetic milds frequently appeal to and disorient birds and turtles, Ensuing in accidents and demise. The bill additionally prevents outdoors milding from shining upward or over the ocean, and eliminates reflective surfaces that bounce mild skyward.
“For Greater than a decade, Hawai‘i Island has had An identical restrict on The quantity of blue mild that its companies and authorities amenities can emit,” said Earthjustice lawyer David Henkin. “These are commonsense, sensible steps that We will — and should — take To shield Hawai‘i’s imperiled species.”
Reducing mild air pollution will assist threatened and endangered species recuperate, group leaders said. “The bill additionally provides A clear blueprint for companies and oceanfront residences, and addresses affordable considerations raised by members of The …….
