Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Coming at you with a video all about International Dark Sky Parks and the reasons why dark skies deserve protection. Dark skies are a park resource that might get overlooked, but are still just as crucial for preservation as other resources. Light pollution negatively impacts parks just like other forms of pollution, like noise, water, and air pollution. Luckily, organizations like the International Dark Sky Association are fighting to protect night skies and one of the ways they are doing this is via the International Dark Sky Park designation. This is a supplementary designation aimed at holding parks accountable for preserving their dark sky resources. We discuss in this latest video. Enjoy!

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