In an attempt designed to protect wildlife, 200 new exterior light fixtures, bollards and lampposts have been installed at Jennette’s Pier this summer. The wildlife friendly lighting emits shielded, amber light.
All along North Carolina’s coast, beach towns, parks and residential areas are also taking measures to reduce artificial lighting that negatively impacts wildlife.
The North Carolina Aquariums are proud to be joining an ever-growing movement of migration to Wildlife Friendly Lighting, Jennette’s Pier Director Mike Remige said.
“This specific color temperature is far less disruptive to insects, bats, birds, and most importantly along the oceanfront, sea turtles,” Remige said. “It also reduces eye strain for people, better preserving our night vision.”
Support funds from the N.C. Aquarium Society paid for the 200 new fixtures. These include low-mounted pathway lights along with wall sconces, overhead recessed can lights as well as bollards and lampposts.
“Fortunately, the changeover came right when many of the old bollards and lampposts were starting to fail,” Remige said.
Be sure to visit Jennette’s Pier to check out the amber lighting and all the new fixtures.
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.