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Children gather around a birding expert during a "Owl Branding & Stargazing" event at the Headlands International Dark Sky Park in Michigan.

Owls and Stargazing at the Headlands Dark Sky Park

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The Headlands, a 600-acre IDA International Dark Sky Park on the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan will be hosting …

March 16, 2016

Big Park, Arizona, Named International Dark Sky Community

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In recognition of local efforts to promote and protect its naturally dark nighttime environment, the International Dark-Sky Association has …

February 22, 2016

New National Monuments Protect Southern California Dark Skies

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Last fall, we asked you to contact President Barack Obama and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to voice support for …

February 12, 2016

IDA Designates First U.S. International Dark Sky Sanctuary In New Mexico

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IDA is pleased to announce the designation of the Cosmic Campground as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. It is …

January 14, 2016

Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park Named Florida’s First Dark Sky Place

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Dark skies have rapidly vanished in the eastern United States, leaving very few locations relatively untouched by the effects …

January 6, 2016

Shop IDA!

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“Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want.” ― Anna Lappé …

January 2, 2016

Lessons from the retrofit revolution

Light Pollution

A recent news article draws attention to a new street lighting project just completed in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This …

December 17, 2015

Snowdonia, Wales, Named International Dark Sky Reserve

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ABERGYNOLWYN, WALES (4 December 2015) — Snowdonia National Park has been named an International Dark Sky Reserve by the …

December 7, 2015

Two hands reflected in black making a heart against a starry night sky.

5 Reasons We Are Thankful

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1. International Dark Sky Places. We now have more then 50 across the globe. Our Dark Sky Places are …

November 25, 2015

Travis Longcore, light pollution researcher and Karen Trevino, chief of the NPS Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division, speaking at the 2015 AGM Plenary Session.

IDA Annual Conference is a Great Success

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The 2015 AGM conference was a great success! The Embassy Suites in Phoenix was filled with people from all …

November 20, 2015

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

IDA Welcomes New Board Members and Says Goodbye to Old Friends

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IDA is excited to welcome four new elected board members. Each new member brings unique perspectives, talents and backgrounds …

November 20, 2015

Flocks of birds flying over water while the sun is setting causing vibrant orange clouds

2015 AGM Conference Abstracts Are Available

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One Coin ~ Two Sides Impacts of Light Pollution to Fish and Wildlife Resources and the Mitigating Role of …

November 20, 2015