A blocking of dark sky preserve designations to any state lands in the U.P. was added to a 2012 bill intended to expand such ...

UPPER MICHIGAN (WLUC) - Multiple state Dark Sky advocates discussed the importance of dark skies in the Upper Peninsula ...

But look at a map of Michigan’s state-designated “dark sky preserves” and all six appear in the Lower Peninsula’s mitten. In fact, state law says the protected public areas “shall not be ...

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So have dark-sky preserves, where light pollution is restricted; dark sky certification, which echoes programs such as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites; and dark skies as a marketing attraction.

On Sept. 19, the Dranesville District Office of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the Great Falls Citizens Association co-sponsored the Second Dark Sky Preserve Town Hall Meeting in a ...

The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is working to preserve the night sky for its cultural and scientific value. If you're dreaming of a crystal-clear view of the stars, far from the glow ...

Handzel is San Diego County chapter vice president of the International Dark Sky Association and lives in San Diego. It’s just light, right? Unfortunately, we’re learning that artificial light ...

Illinois The Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, about 40 minutes from Champaign, was designated as Illinois' first international dark sky park in 2018. In 2007, members of the Champaign-Urbana ...

Where is Oregon's second and newest dark sky park? In November, Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve was named Oregon’s second international dark sky park. Located in southwestern Oregon ...