DarkSky Oregon

DarkSky Oregon

Welcome to our Blog. Do you want to learn more about how you can help protect the night?

To learn more :

Sunset Travel Award: Central Oregon Astro Tourism

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Sunset Travel Award: Central Oregon Astro Tourism

https://www.sunset.com/travel/best-adventure-trips-in-west-2023

Stargazing at Prineville Reservoir State Park

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Stargazing at Prineville Reservoir State Park

https://centraloregondaily.com/pineville-reservoir-state-park-stargazing/

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Night Sky Over Mosier

Article in the Mosier Valley News, August 2023

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How dark is your Oregon sky?

View Chart of Sky Quality Meter data for places in Oregon

The effects of light pollution on migratory animal behavior

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The effects of light pollution on migratory animal behavior

Research on light pollution has grown significantly over the past decades, but our review of migratory organisms demonstrates gaps in our understanding, particularly beyond migratory birds.

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Animals Need the Dark

Naturally dark night skies have a big role to play in supporting wildlife and park ecosystems.

Let’s switch off light pollution together!

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Let’s switch off light pollution together!

Simple changes that protect wildlife

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