General Information Long-term solutions to resolving problematic lighting may include changing light fixtures or bulbs, reducing pole heights, or adding shielding. Such options may take some time and require additional funding to implement. In the interim, we would like to offer Florida counties, cities, and beachfront property owners the opportunity to participate in FWC's shield and bulb program. If your property has NEMA head style lights (often found in parking lots) or wall-mounted wall-pack lights (commonly found along walkways and at property entrances) that have been identified as problematic and you would like free shields for these lights, or free LED bulbs to retrofit other problematic lights, please complete the shield and bulb form and return it via mail to FWC's Tequesta Field Lab. Once this information is received, FWC will contact you regarding the availability of shields and bulbs. 
Participating CountiesAs part of a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, FWC is reinstituting the Shield and Bulb program for property owners in Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, and Collier counties. In addition, a limited number of amber LED bulbs are available for beachfront property owners who agree to manage their lights to minimize light trespass onto adjacent sea turtle nesting beaches in those counties. PDF Presentation on the Shield and Bulb Program View a short presentation of how the program works. Do I Qualify?To see if you qualify to receive shields or LED bulbs free of charge,
contact Mr. Chris Milne at (561) 575-5408 Download Forms |
