Author: Drew Reagan

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Membership

As a valued supporter, you’re part of a growing global community working to protect dark skies worldwide. With many …

August 5, 2025

Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve named Oregon’s second International Dark Sky Park

Press release

Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve was certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International. This achievement …

November 14, 2024

Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve

Parks

U.S.A.

Nestled in the heart of the Siskiyou Mountains, Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is located in southern Oregon, …

November 14, 2024

DarkSky International launches new lighting policy templates for municipalities and territories

Press release

DarkSky International has published free templates to assist local and regional governments in adopting responsible outdoor lighting policies.

November 8, 2024

DarkSky Outdoor Lighting Codes – reviews and recognition

News

Working with DarkSky International to review and recognize locally enacted lighting ordinances is an excellent way to ensure the …

February 25, 2026

DarkSky Recognized Codes program

News

Version 1.1, updated January 2026 The DarkSky Recognized Municipal Code program is established by DarkSky International (DarkSky) to recognize …

February 25, 2026

DarkSky Outdoor Lighting Code review request

News

Submit your municipal code for review by the DarkSky team to ensure it is accurately drafted and meets the …

February 25, 2026

DarkSky Recognized Code application

News

Apply to become DarkSky Recognized. By earning official recognition, you add your county or municipality to the growing list …

February 25, 2026

Create state and local outdoor lighting codes

Policy

Establishing quality requirements for outdoor lighting is an effective way to protect state and local character, enhance visual safety, …

June 18, 2026

DarkSky International’s Principles of Responsible Astrotourism

News

While tourism can bring many benefits, such as supporting and growing local economies, it can also inflict significant harm. …

October 8, 2024

DarkSky International releases guiding principles for responsible astrotourism

Press release

Ensuring dark sky experiences benefit communities, honor local knowledge and lifeways, and prioritize the protection of the nighttime environment.

October 8, 2024

AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves officially named as Saudi Arabia’s and GCC’s first-ever Dark Sky Park in boost to astronomy and astrotourism ambitions

News

AlUla has officially been named as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s and the GCC’s first-ever International Dark Sky Park …

October 3, 2024