1. What do you think is the most important environmental issue in Burleson that the City can address?

   Citizen input will be appreciated.

   Feb 13, 2012 by City Staff (7 points)

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   Citizen input will be appreciated.

2. Enact an exterior lighting ordinance for residential and commercial property similar to the model at darksky.org

   Benefits: - reduced electricity usage - reduced impact on the activity and sleep cycles of both humans and animals, and the migration of birds - enhanced safety and security - return to enjoying...
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   Benefits: - reduced electricity usage - reduced impact on the activity and sleep cycles of both humans and animals, and the migration of birds - enhanced safety and security - return to enjoying the beauty of the night sky Methods: - eliminate glare from unshielded fixtures - eliminate "light trespass" (light shed on an unwanted area) - reduce night skyglow (wasted light) See http://www.darksky.org/outdoorlighting/79-mlo for a model outdoor lighting ordinance, and www.darksky.org for artificial light pollution information in general.

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   Nov 20, 2012 by Lee Davidson (5 points)

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   Benefits: - reduced electricity usage - reduced impact on the activity and sleep cycles of both humans and animals, and the migration of birds - enhanced safety and security - return to enjoying the beauty of the night sky Methods: - eliminate glare from unshielded fixtures - eliminate "light trespass" (light shed on an unwanted area) - reduce night skyglow (wasted light) See http://www.darksky.org/outdoorlighting/79-mlo for a model outdoor lighting ordinance, and www.darksky.org for artificial light pollution information in general.

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