Lights Out Connecticut has created a new lesson plan on "Bird Migration & Light Pollution in Connecticut" for middle school science classrooms.

Connecticut towns and cities now have a model law to follow to limit light pollution and increase energy efficiency in their jurisdictions, thanks to a new model policy developed by Lights Out Connecticut. If adopted, the regulations would help local governments set comprehensive, up-to-the-minute standards to reduce unnecessary lighting across zones and districts and protect the night sky.

Join us for a special series exploring areas of bird-friendly living: eliminating window collisions, decreasing light pollution, planting native plants & flowers, and following bird-friendly pest control strategies. You’ll learn how to make your home or business safer and more inviting for birds.

we believe that there is no long-term path to sustainability in Connecticut without robust energy-saving programs and energy-reduction plans alongside a transition to clean energy.

Starting in April, a group will spend eight weeks walking routes of 50 buildings that have features like glass facades that “create deadly optical illusions,” Viveca Morris said. Films and patterns can be added to the glass to make them more visible to birds.

CT Chapter Chair of DarkSky International, Leo Smith, & Lights Out Connecticut co-chair, Meredith Barges, join Lisa Wexler to discuss progress on developing CT's municipal dark sky zoning regulations.

Lights Out Connecticut supports the passage of HB 5004, the Climate Omnibus Bill, as a comprehensive approach for curbing greenhouse gas emissions in Connecticut and slowing the rate of climate change. However, we believe that the state can and should do more with this bill by clearly recognizing that reducing energy use and energy waste is essential in the fight against climate change.

Lights Out Connecticut recommended that the Montville Town Council set a curfew for use of non-essential lights on town-owned properties or pass a rule that would protect property owners from having neighbors’ lights shine into their yards. The group presented the recommendations to the council last week while touting the numerous benefits of turning off excess lights, including the town saving money on its electricity bills and protecting migrating birds and other wildlife.

Thank you to all of the wonderful bird & night sky lovers who came out for our Lights Out Connecticut Winter Gala.

We are so proud of what we accomplished in 2023 while working with local residents, conservation groups, and elected officials from across our state.

Opinion piece on light pollution at Mary’s-by-the-sea Park, written by Peter Spain and Donna Curran. Originally published in the Connecticut Post on December 28, 2023.

Last night, the Ash Creek Conservation Association board voted to join the efforts of Lights Out Connecticut.

A “Lights Out!” display featuring migratory birds and starry skies carved into pumpkins in front of lit-up high-rise buildings is a show-stopper at this year’s annual ‘Pumpkin Trail’ event at Sharon Audubon Center.

It's Migratory Bird Day! Help us grow our flock with a charitable donation and inviting friends to take the Lights Out CT pledge!

The Guilford Conservation Commission is asking Connecticut residents, businesses, schools, churches, and nonprofits to pledge to turn off their unnecessary outdoor and indoor lighting from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night during peak bird migration (spring: April 1 to May 31; and fall: Aug. 15 to Nov. 15) to reduce the risk of light pollution to migrating birds.

This first-of-its-kind report, Building Safer Cities for Birds: How Cities Are Leading the Way on Bird-Friendly Building Policy by Meredith Barges and Viveca Morris, offers insights that will help inform local bird-friendly design standards and policy to significantly reduce avian mortality.

H.B. 6607, the "Lights Out CT" bill, was unanimously voted out of the Senate, thanks to your support and advocacy! This bill is a MAJOR step forward in protecting birds ~ and all of us! ~ against light pollution.