“There are so many ways to help save birds. bird species are in steep decline, but that can change,” said Pennsylvania Game Commission State Ornithologist Sean Murphy. This is a collaborative effort by the Harrisburg community,” said Appalachian Audubon Society President Ali Bowling.īuilding owners interested in participating can find more information and sign up for Lights Out Harrisburg on the Appalachian Audubon website. Buildings and homes of any size are encouraged to participate. During the spring and fall migration periods, all commercial, residential, and municipal property owners and tenants are encouraged to voluntarily switch off unnecessary lights. “Light pollution is one of the many challenges facing Pennsylvania birds and it’s a problem that we can begin to solve today. Many never complete their epic journey because they are killed when they fly into buildings and windows, confused by the bright artificial lights and glass. 15 as birds travel south.Īlthough the request is for lights out during these peak migration periods, light pollution is something to consider all year for Pennsylvania’s resident birds.Įach year birds pass through Southcentral Pennsylvania during spring and fall while migrating between their breeding and wintering grounds. In the fall, Lights Out Harrisburg and peak migration will occur between Aug. The first season of the annual Lights Out Harrisburg program began April 1 at the start of peak spring migration and runs through May 31 when most winged migrants will have passed through Harrisburg. “Lights Out Harrisburg brings to our attention to that issue and gives us an opportunity to be a part of the solution.” “While we all can appreciate the beauty of a brightly lit skyline at night, and the stunning views it creates, what we cannot appreciate, or accept, are the deadly consequences those bright lights have on migratory birds flying through our city at night,” DGS Acting Deputy Secretary for Property and Asset Management Jason Snyder said. Frequent messaging campaigns will also be conducted with all building tenants in the complex to ensure that lights are turned off at the end of the day. The Department of General Services is removing the spotlights from the Capitol Dome and turning out the lights in the atrium of the Keystone Building. The National Audubon Society, along with partners, established the first Lights Out program in 1999 in Chicago. Harrisburg joins Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and more than 30 other cities nationwide, with Lights Out programs. “We invite businesses and residents in the city to join in.”ĭunn noted that the program applies to upper level and internal building lights and is not intended to impact street-level outdoor safety lighting. “This voluntary program involves turning off or blocking as many external and internal building lights as possible at night during migration seasons when birds are passing through the city and state capitol in large numbers,” Dunn said. On April 20, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is joining forces with the Appalachian Audubon Society and property owners in the City of Harrisburg to help reduce light pollution in Harrisburg to assist birds when they migrate in the spring and fall. Up to one billion birds die each year across the United States when they collide with buildings and windows, after being attracted and confused by bright artificial lights at night and glass. If you would like to recommend a group to receive a donation, please contact Eric Foster and let him know.Harrisburg Capitol Complex Will Participate In Lights Out Harrisburg To Assist Migrating Birds Second Chance Animal Rescue of Puerto Rico.Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue.A Reason to Believe in Animal Rescue (ARTBAR).In 2021, we gave to the following worthy organizations: Loving Care Cat Rescue B&B for Birds Coast-to-Coast Dachshund Rescue Forever Love Rescue Prairie Fire Farms Spay and Neuter Assistance Program Davis Dog Farm Prior grant recipients include: Since 2014, we have fulfilled our mission by giving over $30,000 to small groups that provide vital assistance to our furry (and feathered, and hooved!) friends.
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