Identify the Sources
Understand how light pollution is affecting your community by identifying likely sources of artificial light at night. It may be helpful to seek out data showing light distribution in the evening sky.
Target the Response
Light pollution can be diminished quickly when the source is addressed. Through strategic actions, techniques for reducing artificial light at night can be right-sized for your community’s needs and resources.
Promote Awareness
Promote awareness within your community about the benefits of reducing excess light . Sharing information on how to reduce light pollution can engage others and foster collective action. Individuals can play a significant role in reducing light pollution and fostering sustainable practices.
Multi-pronged Approach
Lasting impact can be realized through coordinated action by communities and individuals across all light pollution types. Individual actions, such as changing yard lighting, when combined with systemic actions, such as lighting regulations, lead to multiplied affects.
Act Locally
Lead by example and advocate for local initiatives. Support policies aimed at reducing light pollution, such as the implementation of more stringent outdoor lighting regulations in your area.
Celebrate Dark Skies
Take a moment to notice the how darkness inspires a healthy nighttime environment. Research shows that natural cycles of light and dark benefit humans too!
The ALAN toolkit is sponsored by the King Conservation District with funding support from Water Resource Inventory Area 8.
In partnership with project sponsors, Facet is providing technical assistance to municipalities, agencies, Tribes, and other organizations who are committed to reducing artificial light at night through regulatory and policy changes.
If you are an organization that is interested in learning more about how ALAN affects your community and how to mitigate its effects, please click the link below to request a consultation call.
ALAN Interest Contact Form
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