2016 IDA Award Winners

David L. Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award Bob Mizon | United Kingdom Commission for Dark Skies Bob Mizon has a proven track record in helping inform and influence government policy on artificial light at night in… Read more

7 Dark Sky Highlights of 2015

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1.   17 New International Dark Sky Places Our International Dark Sky Places program had another record breaking year. We designated 17 new Dark Sky Places, breaking 2014’s record of 13! The new Dark Sky… Read more

IDA Welcomes New Board Members and Says Goodbye to Old Friends

IDA Board President Jim Dougherty recognizes outgoing IDA Board Member Jim Benya for for his years of service to IDA.

IDA is excited to welcome four new elected board members. Each new member brings unique perspectives, talents and backgrounds to our organization. We are so grateful for their willingness and passion to serve IDA’s mission… Read more

IDA Honors Dark Sky Advocates

Bill Wren of the McDonald Observatory in Texas recieved the Hoag-Robison Award from IDA Board President.

Every year volunteers from around the globe show remarkable dedication and initiative in supporting the IDA mission. The IDA awards program recognizes individuals who have given generously of their time to dramatically improve our nighttime… Read more

IDA Receives National Environmental Award

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The International Dark Sky Places Program is Recognized for its Innovative Efforts TUCSON, Ariz. (30 April 2015) –The International Dark-­Sky Association is honored to announce that it has received a 2015 National Environmental Excellence Award… Read more