At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 2, 2024, Commissioner Woodward presented a proclamation declaring April 2024 as Everglades Dark Sky Month in Palm Beach County. Light pollution, artificial light with adverse impacts to the environment especially at night, includes excessive light that causes glare and trespass, disrupts ecosystems, wastes natural resources, energy and money and has scientifically established economic and environmental consequences that significantly impact wildlife and human health. Protecting the night sky and quality of the nocturnal environment provides many benefits to Palm Beach County communities, including neighborhood livability, safety, quality of life and access to nature.
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