Declares March through May and August through October as "Lights Out Nights in South Carolina" to protect migrating birds.
The bill declares the nights of March through May and August through October as "Lights Out Nights in South Carolina Season." It urges residents to turn off nonessential lights during these periods to protect migrating birds, which are disoriented by light pollution and often collide with buildings. The resolution also highlights the benefits of reducing light pollution for human health, insect populations, and stargazing.
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