City of Rehoboth Beach Commissioners Support International Dark Sky Week

City of Rehoboth Beach Commissioners have voted to support International Dark Sky Week, which runs from April 5 to April 12, 2021.

International Dark Sky Week sponsor, the International Dark Sky Association, promotes responsible use of outdoor lighting so that night skies and stars are visible. When artificial lighting is used indiscriminately, it can negatively impact wildlife, human health and the environment, the organization says.

“The Environment Committee recommends the City of Rehoboth Beach choose Dark Sky compliant lighting for the Boardwalk and all new replacement lighting, with the goal of eventually becoming a Dark Sky compliant community,” says Richard Byrne, a City Commissioner and Environmental Committee chairman. 

“This is in accordance with the 2010 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) to use environmentally responsible lighting.  This will help the City to reduce overall light pollution, become more energy efficient, reduce environmental impacts to turtles and migratory birds, and reduce negative effects on human sleep cycles.”

To learn more about International Dark Sky week, visit https://www.darksky.org/