DuPage County Passes 2 Resolutions Encouraging Adherence to IDA Recommendations
RESOLUTION #EN-R-0215-21
A RESOLUTION TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE OUTDOOR LIGHTING PRACTICES WITHIN COUNTY OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, DuPage County adopted the Energy Conservation & Improvement Plan which launched the Cool DuPage program and set goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, the County values the practice of energy conservation, and because of the County's devotion to energy conservation, emphasis on sustainable outdoor lighting practices is desired to decrease the human impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, preserving and protecting the night sky enhances the use and enjoyment of property which is enhanced through the use of appropriate lighting practices; and
WHEREAS, the need for outdoor light at night can be appropriately met by considering the purpose of the light, targeting it appropriately to that purpose, using the correct illumination level, limiting the duration of its use to legitimate need, and choosing lights that emit lower amounts of harmful blue light into the nighttime environment; and
WHEREAS, by applying these principles where possible, properly designed lighting at night can be beautiful, healthy, and functional; and
WHEREAS, projects that incorporate these principles will save energy and money, reduce light pollution, and minimize wildlife disruption and DuPage County encourages adherence to the International Dark Skies recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that where possible and practicable, DuPage County will adhere to these outdoor lighting principles in all future lighting improvements and replacement projects that are completed on County owned or operated properties.
RESOLUTION #21-305
A RESOLUTION TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE OUTDOOR LIGHTING PRACTICES
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is to acquire, preserve, protect and restore the natural resources in DuPage County while providing opportunities for people to connect with nature; and
WHEREAS, the vision of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is to be a nationally recognized conservation agency; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County values the practice of energy conservation, and desires to decrease the human impact on the environment through sustainable low lighting impacts; and
WHEREAS, preserving and protecting the night sky maintains the natural balance of ecosystems, enhancing the use and enjoyment of property which is sustained through the use of appropriate lighting practices; and
WHEREAS, the need for outdoor light at night can be appropriately met by considering the purpose of the light, targeting it appropriately to that purpose, using the correct illumination level, limiting the duration of its use to legitimate need, and choosing lights that emit lower amounts of harmful light into the nighttime environment; and
WHEREAS, by applying these principles where possible, properly designed lighting at night can be beautiful, healthy, and functional; and
WHEREAS, projects that incorporate these principles will save energy and money, reduce light pollution, and minimize wildlife disruption and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County encourages adherence to the International Dark Skies recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that where possible, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will adhere to these outdoor lighting principles in all future lighting improvements and replacement projects that are completed on District owned or operated properties.
PASSED and APPROVED by the President and Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County this 2nd day of November 2021.
