CRL Overview
Citizens for Responsible Lighting is a nonprofit member based educational organization striving to establish a safer and more attractive nighttime environment by providing quality information and resources for obtrusive outdoor lighting and light pollution reform through our web site.
Who Relies on CRL Resources?
State and municipal leaders rely on CRL`s informational resources and expertise to develop fair and reasonable outdoor lighting regulations and Master Lighting Plans that enhance long term sustainable development. Well written lighting regulations provide states and municipalities with effective management tools that help everyone save energy, improve nighttime safety & security, enhance quality of life, and provide a welcoming nighttime appearance throughout their areas.
CRL believes fully shielded, carefully aimed and lamped outdoor lighting can add value to any property. Harsh and glaring lighting systems provide no benefits. When lights are shielded they do not require as much wattage to facilitate good visual performance. Although the level of illuminance may be somewhat lower by reducing wattage the eyes are free to adapt as nature intended without the presence of glare.
Executive Director`s Message
Light right for sight to preserve the quality of the night. CRL believes in a common sense approach to these important issues affecting public safety and quality of life. We serve communities by disseminating quality information based on proven science and sound engineering practices that apply energy-efficient well shielded and properly aimed outdoor lighting.
Mission Statement
The goal of CRL to enable as many people as possible by providing quality lighting information that improves nighttime safety and visual appearance of the outdoor environment by reducing glare from poorly aimed and unshielded outdoor lighting. We strive to bring you the best information available through partnerships with other organizations and our own engineering and design specialists.
Organization Background
People hate glare shining in their eyes, plain and simple. We are a grass roots movement shared by many people from all walks of life dedicated to accommodate your outdoor lighting information needs. Please visit this site often and browse through the many resources that are available. We need your support so please join the CRL today and become an active partner to help us affect and advance the reform of obtrusive outdoor lighting.