Author: Drew Reagan

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

News

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

November 8, 2024

Submit a code or statute for review and recognition

News

Working with DarkSky International to review and recognize locally enacted lighting codes or state/territory statutes is an excellent way …

November 7, 2024

DarkSky Recognized Codes and Statutes guidelines

News

Version 1.0, updated November 2024 The DarkSky Recognized Codes and Statutes program is established by DarkSky International (DarkSky) to …

December 1, 2025

DarkSky codes and statutes review

News

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

November 6, 2024

DarkSky Recognized Codes and Statutes application

News

Apply to become DarkSky Recognized. By earning official recognition, you add your city, state, territory, or region to the …

November 6, 2024

Creating codes and statutes

Astronomy

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

June 30, 2025

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

News

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

AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves

Parks

Saudi Arabia

AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves are nestled in the remote deserts of northwest Saudi Arabia, near the ancient …

October 3, 2024

Kaikōura

Sanctuaries

New Zealand

The Kaikōura Dark Sky Sanctuary is situated in a remote region of the South Island, Aotearoa New Zealand. Offering …

September 11, 2024