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Supporting the conservation of dark, nighttime skies

The Guardians have realized that all individuals can make a significant effort toward the reduction of light pollution. One big step would be to utilize sky-friendly light fixtures at your own residence or business.

Dark Sky initiatives are becoming more and more important each passing year.

  • 2006: City of Galena endorses Dark Sky goals, seeks to work toward Dark Sky Status.
  • 2009: Jo Daviess County board approves a lighting amendment to the county code.

The county's lighing regulation can be viewed in the county code on page 71, paragraph 8-4e-1. The most important phrase is: "all non-exempt outdoor lighting fixtures with an initial output greater than or equal to 2,000 lumens shall be full cut-off."

Please refer to our Events Calendar for information about star gazing events that we or our partners may sponsor.

Dark Sky Resources