Design and Lighting Solutions for Avian Safety

In a joint letter to Mayor Dailey and the Los Altos City Council, the Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance and the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter express strong support for the adoption of the Environmental Commission Draft Lighting Performance Standards and the Draft Bird-Safe Design Ordinance. The organizations highlight the alarming decline of bird populations, noting that one in five migratory species is at risk of extinction. They argue that implementing bird-safe designs and effective lighting standards is crucial for preventing unnecessary bird deaths and protecting public health by reducing exposure to harmful artificial light at night. The letter favors the Environmental Commission Ordinance over the Planning Commission Ordinance due to its robust compliance timelines for existing non-conforming lighting, which the authors believe are essential for mitigating light pollution while allowing for adequate outreach and education. The organizations urge the council to adopt these measures to benefit both wildlife and human residents of Los Altos.

Design and Lighting Solutions for Avian Safety

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