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Dark-skies presentation prompts questions about flashlights and sea-turtle protection
Summary
A presenter on light pollution briefed the Walton County Coastal Dune Lake Advisory Board on dark-sky concepts; staff said the county's wildlife lighting ordinance bars direct or indirect visible light but does not explicitly mention handheld flashlights, and staff described outreach and mitigation practices.
A Zoom presentation on light pollution and dark-sky practices prompted advisory-board members and residents to ask how Walton County's rules protect sea-turtle nesting from shore-based light, and whether handheld flashlights are covered.
Cassie, the meeting presenter, discussed light wavelengths and lighting design (presentation slides were not included in the meeting transcript). During public comment, Lee Patterson asked, "I was just wondering if Walton County has an ordinance that prevents flashlights on the beach during sea turtle nesting season." Melinda, staff member,…
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