St George Dark Sky Initiative

01/24/2026

Excellent work by Maine Rep. Laurie Osher, a model for legislation in other states and a step in the right direction !

Moab City
StateofUtah Gov
Zion National Park

Supporters say making public agencies dim outdoor lights will prevent disturbing wildlife and preserve Maine's dark night skies.

02/01/2023

Shivwits Reservation near Ivins Utah.

01/25/2023

Exploring the Light Pollution of the City of St. George (far right) compared to the well protected and much darker Ivins,utah Night Sky. Lower Kelvin lights (amber vs white) and shielding of fixtures achieve this!

StGeorgeUtah.com Utah Jazz State of Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands - Southwest Area Bureau of Land Management - Utah Ivins, UT Community Group International Dark-Sky Association Moab Dark Skies St. George Temple Canon Rokinon

01/20/2023

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-64321824

Our view of the stars has been reduced every year over the last decade by artificial light pollution.