Author: Ashley Wilson

Nocturnal conservation and Dark Sky Places

What we do

Conservation is the care and protection of precious resources so that they can persist for future generations. DarkSky recognizes …

July 26, 2023

Artificial Light at Night: State of the Science 2022 Report

Light Pollution

IDA’s State of the Science 2022 report is a high-level overview of the best of our scientific understanding of …

June 9, 2022

Jelsa, Croatia is the First International Dark Sky Community in Southern Europe

Press release

Jelsa, Croatia sets the standards of community-friendly lighting and advocating for dark sky protection as Southern Europe’s first International …

February 28, 2022

Desengano State Park, Managed by Inea, Becomes the First International Dark Sky Park in Latin America

Press release

To celebrate Winter Solstice 2021, IDA is proud to announce the certification of Desengano State Park as the first …

December 21, 2021

Cape Lookout National Seashore Certified as an International Dark Sky Park along North Carolina’s Coastline

Press release

Soak in Outstanding Views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Night Sky at Cape Lookout National Seashore, International Dark …

December 15, 2021

Dark Skies Above West Penwith Officially Recognized with the Prestigious International Dark Sky Park Designation

Press release

West Penwith is the second unit in the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Beauty and the seventh area in the …

December 9, 2021

The Regional Natural Park of Millevaches in Limousin Saves Another Piece of Western Europe’s Nightscape

Press release

The Regional Natural Park of Millevaches in Limousin is the fourth International Dark Sky Reserve in France and one …

November 30, 2021

Top of the Pines Newly Designated as an International Dark Sky Park

Press release

The ‘wilderness jewel’ Top of the Pines in Ouray County marks the latest addition of International Dark Sky Places …

November 23, 2021

Conserving Another Piece of Hill Country, Texas with Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Press release

The National Park Service’s Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is the newest Dark Sky Place to protect skies …

November 15, 2021

Milton Reimers Ranch Park Certified as a Dark Sky Park in Travis County, Texas

Press release

Hill Country, Texas gains its newest addition to its growing International Dark Sky Place roster with Milton Reimers Ranch …

November 9, 2021

IDA Certifies Asia’s First Dark Sky Community with Bisei Town, Japan

Press release

Bisei Town, Ibara City marks a new milestone in the International Dark Sky Places Program by receiving Asia’s first …

November 1, 2021

Mammoth Cave National Park Certified as an International Dark Sky Park

Press release

Mammoth Cave National Park is IDA’s newest International Dark Sky Park, which is also the first certified IDSP in …

October 28, 2021