This proposal, prepared for the Junta de Calidad Ambiental (Environmental Quality Board) in Puerto Rico, will describe the assessment and modification for different types of light fixtures to reduce the light pollution which is impacting coastal ecosystems. From the literature and research, we will describe what light pollution is, the regulation that is active in Puerto Rico, different types of lighting guidelines, and how light pollution is dangerous to ecosystems and the environment. We will determine a percentage of light fixtures which can be easily modified or replaced to reduce the light trespass on the beach as well as create an educational guide about light pollution and modification ideas to educate the public.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Snyder, Maria L.
• Nicoletti, Celeste Lillian
• May, RiAnna Noel
• Beal, Liam P.

Subject

• Sustainability
• Learning
• Environment

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-121316-194407

Keyword

• Sustainability
• Wildlife conservation
• Habitat conservation
• Light pollution

Advisor

• Troy, Karen
• Bianchi, Frederick W.

Year

• 2016

Center

• San Juan, Puerto Rico Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• La Junta de Calidad Ambiental

Date created

• 2016-12-13

Location

• San Juan

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright