Amber Standard Lighting
reducing light pollution to support all life
the amber standard
1
use true amber lighting
often called
turtle-friendly,
wildlife sensitive,
or wildlife lighting
2
point lights down
and shield them
be a friendly neighbor
and keep your light
on your property
no light trespass
3
limit lumen levels
max lumens per net acre
max lumens per parcel
turn on lights only when
you’re using them
use motion sensors
reduce light intensity
enjoy your night vision
why amber lighting to reduce light pollution?
life evolved with darkness at night
amber lighitng is less disruptive
for humans and a majority of other species
think FIRELIGHT not DAYLIGHT at night
why not bright white lighting at night?
blue-rich white light wakes us up
it illuminates fog and snow
blinding us at night
using white light at night
fatally attracts birds and insects
it scatters in the atmosphere
and outshines the stars
thank you to the folks in
Flagstaff, Arizona USA
for showing the world that
amber lighting is safe, pleasant,
conducive to good sleep
friendly to wildlife neighbors
respectful to the pursuits of astronomers
and other communities by limiting skyglow
citizens and tourists agree
that seeing the milky way
is good for community
and good for the economy
our mission is…
for everyone on this planet
to see the MILKY WAY
all humans
all our relations
everyone
Photo Travis Novitsky “Front Yard Milky Way”
Get in Touch!
we are working with many partner organizations,
have lots of resources, and lots of information to share.
we just launched in March 2026 and there
is lots more to come!
stay in touch, drop us a line, or let us know
you’d like to assist with this vision!