Light pollution is rapidly degrading the sky's quiet majesty and our nighttime environment. Excessive and misdirected outdoor illumination wastes precious energy, resources, and dollars; it increases power plant-generated air pollution, causes glare that blinds drivers and pedestrians, intrudes onto our property, and invades our privacy.



Our mission: SELENE believes that lighting at night is a necessity, but insists that it must be done in a wise manner: light only when necessary; use motion-sensors when possible; use full-cutoff designs to minimize glare, uplighting and trespass; and use appropriately-bright and energy-wise lamps in all cases. SELENE supports strong and comprehensive legislation for curbing light pollution in New York State.



SELENE is a grassroots organization of residents of the State of New York. Members come from all corners of the state.