Lights Out, Oregon!

Peak spring migration is here! From April 15-May 19, you can help ensure the safety of our nighttime migrants by participating in Lights Out, Oregon! 

Turn off unnecessary outdoor lighting from 11:00 PM to dawn and draw curtains or blinds to reduce light spill. 

Not only does this help birds who are migrating at night– it also benefits mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and plants, and even humans (light pollution impacts sleep health and glare is not safe for cyclists, pedestrians or drivers!). Additionally, it promotes sustainability, saves energy and money, reduces carbon emissions and preserves our view of the night sky. You can also pledge to reduce your light pollution impact.

As always, the Bird Alliance of Oregon is asking participants to turn off or reduce any unnecessary overnight lighting all month to help keep the millions of birds who will be passing through our airspace safe on their migration journeys!

Building Participation in Lights Out means that from 11 PM to dawn: 

• Turn off rooftop lighting
• Turn off or dim exterior architectural lighting
• Turn off or dim lobby/atrium lighting
• Turn off interior lights in unoccupied spaces (or have interior lighting on motion sensors)
• Ask tenants to close blinds or drapes

Residents can help by turning off non-essential porch, balcony, and yard lighting and drawing curtains and blinds during migration season.