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ND SCR4004
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tim Mathern
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AI Summary
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Declares April 21-28, 2025 as "North Dakota Dark Sky Week" to raise awareness of light pollution and encourage voluntary reduction of unnecessary lighting during bird migration season
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Approximately 450 million birds migrate through North Dakota in spring and 400 million in fall along the Central Flyway, with up to 35 million birds crossing the state on peak nights
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Light pollution contributes to about 1 billion bird deaths annually in the U.S. from glass collisions, a 29% decline in North American bird populations since 1970
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Reducing nonessential lighting may also benefit crops like soybeans, protect pollinators such as honeybees and moths, and address human health concerns linked to circadian rhythm disruption
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Directs the Secretary of State to forward the resolution to the Tourism and Marketing Division, Parks and Recreation Department, Association of Counties, Township Officers Association, and League of Cities
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution declaring April 21, 2025, through April 28, 2025, as "North Dakota Dark Sky Week," and urging the residents of North Dakota to partake in this event to observe, ponder, and support the natural dark sky resources of this state.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to adopt
1/24/2025