Exploration of Social Perceptions of Artificial Light at Night and Policy Implications in Dare County, North Carolina

<span style="font-weight: 400;">This honors thesis research uses results from the 2023 Outer Banks Field Site survey to provide comprehensive policy recommendations for municipalities within Dare County to consider as light pollution&nbsp; continues to increase globally. Inspired by the strong belief that ALAN in the Outer Banks should be reduced, expressed by Dare County resident and visitor survey respondents, I conducted this study to further understand various stakeholders&rsquo; motivations and values surrounding potential policy changes in outdoor lighting practices within Dare County. The end goal of my project is to provide municipalities with a catalog of relevant policy options that may resonate with their residents and visitors.</span>