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Protection of the Night Sky from Light Pollution

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  • Promote and protect the dark sky resource that is enjoyed in the Ouray County area. Like air and water pollution, artificial light is another form of environmental pollution that impacts wildlife, insects, migration patterns, and the human circadian rhythm.

    • Partnered with the town of Ridgway in the international certification of Ridgway as a Dark Sky Community (July, 2020)

    • Supported Top of the Pines in becoming a Dark Sky Certified Park (November 2021)

    • Provided technical lighting guidance and education to residents and local organizations

    • Advocated for additional dark sky friendly protections in the Ouray County Master Plan

    • Working with Ridgway State Park for Dark Sky certification

  • Val Szwarc

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