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Elan Valley Estate, Wales, Becomes First Privately-Owned International Dark Sky Park

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Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Elan Valley Estate in Powys, Wales has achieved International Dark Sky Park status and become …

July 21, 2015

De Boschplaat Named First IDA International Dark Sky Park In Netherlands

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The countries of Western Europe are among the most light polluted in the world. The Netherlands leads these countries …

June 26, 2015

IDA Pens Op-Ed on Phoenix’s New Lights

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On Saturday, 13 June 2015, the Arizona Republic published the following guest editorial by IDA Executive Director Scott Feierabend …

June 16, 2015

Light Pollution Researchers Gather In Québec

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Light pollution researchers from around the world met at Jouvence, Québec, Canada from 26-28 May 2015 for the second …

June 10, 2015

Tennessee State Park Designated Silver-Tier International Dark Sky Park

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First state park in Tennessee to obtain this national designation TUCSON, Ariz. & NASHVILLE, Tenn. (2 May 2015) – …

May 2, 2015

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 …

April 30, 2015

World’s First ‘Dark Sky Nation’

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TUCSON, Ariz., and FREDONIA, Ariz. (22 April 2015) – Efforts to preserve dark night skies for the benefit of …

April 22, 2015

Capitol Reef National Park Gains International Dark Sky Park Status

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TUCSON, Ariz., 16 April 2015 – Few places in the continental United States experience nights as dark as those …

April 16, 2015

New IDA LED Lighting Practical Guide

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The light-emitting diode (LED) is transforming the way we light our cities and towns offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to …

April 15, 2015

IDA Welcomes Weber County North Fork Park as the Newest International Dark Sky Park

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TUCSON, Ariz., 13 April 2015 – Utah is known as a place of contrasts, from the rustic landscapes of …

April 13, 2015

Two Colorado Towns Come Together as Colorado’s First International Dark Sky Community

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TUCSON, Ariz., and WESTCLIFFE / SILVER CLIFF, Colo. (9 March 2015) The bordering towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff …

March 9, 2015

Chasing Cosmic Light In Dark Sky Parks And Reserves

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Much of our world is now awash in artificial light at night, the result of more than a century …

January 13, 2015