Are you new to the topic of dark skies? Well then it’s time to take the plunge!
The Dive into the Night Toolkit includes a selection of our favorite dark-sky introductory resources that lay a foundation for dark sky conservation best practices, benefits, and programs.
An introductory guide for local leaders about dark sky conservation benefits and planning best practices.
Utah Community Development Office in partnership with the Colorado Plateau Dark Sky Cooperative
The night sky has inspired us for generations. Nighttime views and environments are among the critical park features the National Park Service (NPS) protects. Night sky protection enhances qualities of solitude and undeveloped wilderness character that animals depend on for survival, park visitors seek for connections, and many cultural-historical parks require for preservation.
National Park Service
The International Dark-Sky Association works to protect the night skies for present and future generations.
International Dark-Sky Association
The Dark-Sky Network Directory is an interactive map that can be used to locate and connect with other dark-sky conservation advocates, interest groups, and professionals.
Western Night Skies Council
John Barentine from the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) explains what light pollution is and why we should care.
Colorado Plateau Dark Sky Cooperative
This 2-page brief highlights how poorly designed outdoor lighting costs money, wastes energy, and comes with environmental tradeoffs, but certain energy-efficient adaptations can help keep the light on the ground and protect the natural nighttime environment.
International Dark-Sky Association