Lights Out Newark | University of Delaware

University taking part in nationwide movement to protect migrating birds
Each spring, millions of songbirds such as hummingbirds, bluebirds and orioles, migrate north from their winter homes. Many are lost on the journey because light pollution veers them off course. They stray away from natural habitats and ample food sources, and into urban centers where there is an increased chance of striking buildings.
During the last 50 years, North American bird populations have declined by 30%. Nationwide, cities such as Philadelphia, New York, Chicago and Atlanta are taking action to help. This year, the Newark Partnership and the University of Delaware are joining in by sponsoring the Lights Out Newark program. Each night through the end of May, the University will be dimming or shutting off as many lights as is feasible and safe on campus. (Safety-oriented lighting such as street lamps will remain on.) Newark business owners and residents will do the same.

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