Nevada's Dark Sky Initiative Prepares to Dim the Lights in Boulder City Colin Robertson, Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation Administrator A new model and rationale for retrofitting municipal lighting in favor of dark sky friendlier lighting are underway in Boulder City, Nevada. In … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight – Boulder City, NV
Member Spotlight – Park to Park in the Dark
The Starry-est Route in America Elizabeth Woolsey, Park to Park in the Dark Coordinator Park to Park in the Dark is Nevada’s first astrotourism route that connects two International Dark Sky Parks, Death Valley National Park and Great Basin National Park, via Highways US-95 and US-6, and the … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight – Park to Park in the Dark
Member Spotlight – Dan Duriscoe
A Career Observing Nature Astronomy has been a part of my life since I can remember. Observing the planets and bright deep sky objects from my back yard while growing up, I learned the theories and methods of the oldest of the sciences. My family lived for summer vacations when we would travel to … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight – Dan Duriscoe
Member Spotlight – IDA Oregon
The Oregon Chapter of the International Dark-Sky Association promotes responsible lighting to conserve energy, enhance safety and security, safeguard human health, protect wildlife, and preserve the cultural heritage of Oregon’s star-filled night-time sky. We run a number of educational and … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight – IDA Oregon
Member Spotlight – Great Basin National Heritage Area
The Great Basin National Heritage Area was designated by Congress in 2006 and includes White Pine County, Nevada;Millard County, Utah; and the Ely Shoshone, Duckwater Shoshone, Goshute and Utah Kanosh-Paiute nations. As described in our enabling legislation, the heritage area is a “classic western … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight – Great Basin National Heritage Area
Member Spotlight: Matt Dieterich
An astrophotographer's perspective on protecting dark skies Areas that are far away from city lights and that also have interesting landscapes make the Basin and Range Dark Sky Cooperative region exceptional for astrophotography. Shooting in the BRDSC offers an incredible amount of opportunity … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: Matt Dieterich
Member Spotlight – NNL Program
The National Natural Landmark Program and the rich and diverse tapestry of our country's natural landscape Did you know that there are 15 National Natural Landmarks (NNLs) within the Basin and Range Dark Sky Cooperative? NNLs are natural sites found across the country that best illustrate the … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight – NNL Program
Member Spotlight – Bryan Boulanger
Show Me the Data: Lighting Inventory Innovations For the majority of us, what we see of the night sky from where we live is a partial reality. In fact, most of humanity is now living under a lesser version of the natural night sky without even realizing what has been lost. If you are reading … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight – Bryan Boulanger