Presteigne and Norton is certified as the first International Dark Sky Community in Wales News January 11, 2024
Outdoor Sports Lighting guidelines What we do Version 1.3, updated August 2023 A. Scope This program provides DarkSky International certification for outdoor sports lighting (OSL) facilities… September 1, 2023
Values-centered outdoor lighting Resources DarkSky’s board of directors has adopted a policy to inform and guide our ongoing work to protect the night … July 23, 2023
From shielding to building codes: Leo Smith is a Star News Leo Smith, Chair of DarkSky Connecticut Chapter, is working strategically to protect the night across the US by integrating … August 22, 2019
How to Enact a Lighting Ordinance Outdoor Lighting By Guest Writer Bob Gent Many of us are aware of the serious problems from light pollution. Blinding glare … December 30, 2015
Lighting zones Resources “Lighting zones“ (LZ) reflect the base (or ambient) light levels desired by a community. The use of lighting zones … July 23, 2023
Lighting ordinances Resources Many people who become concerned about light pollution want to know what they can do to make a difference … July 26, 2023
Dark sky friendly outdoor lighting for policy makers Resources In an average year in the U.S. alone, outdoor lighting uses about 380 terawatt-hours of energy, mostly to illuminate … August 30, 2023
Model Lighting Ordinance Resources In 2011, DarkSky International and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) published a Model Lighting Ordinance to address the need … July 26, 2023
DarkSky advocates for policy priorities that reduce light pollution and promote quality outdoor lighting Policy Carefully crafted and robust public policy is crucial to fulfilling DarkSky’s mission to restore the nightime environment and protect … July 26, 2023
International Dark-Sky Association Establishes Ohio Chapter Press release The International Dark-Sky Association welcomes a new chapter in Ohio U.S. to support efforts that protect the nighttime environment … September 11, 2018
Kartchner Caverns State Park Parks Southwest United States Kartchner Caverns State Park is located in southeastern Arizona, 14 km (9 miles) south of the town of Benson … August 31, 2017
Flagstaff Area National Monuments Parks Southwest United States The Flagstaff Area National Monuments were established early in the 20th century to protect a combination of natural landmarks … May 4, 2016