Northwest Section of the IDA - http://www.darksky.org

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Until just 30 years ago, the Milky Way was visible from Seattle. Only in this very last generation of human history has that profound view been lost. Today, fully 70% of the world’s population has lost contact with the night sky that had inspired awe in humans for millennia.

Dark Skies Northwest is dedicated to preserving and promoting beautiful night time skies in the Northwest United States - Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington.

Our Mission:

• Be a Focal Point for Light Pollution Issues in the NW
• Promote Quality Outdoor Lighting
• Promote and Preserve the Beautiful Night Sky
• Promote the IDA's Win-Win Philosophy
• Educate the Public about Light Pollution

Largely, because of a proliferation of unregulated, glaring lights can the Milky Way be no longer be seen from Seattle. With the adoption of Full Cut-Off lighting and appropriate lighting levels, our view of the Milky Way can be restored.

Bad Outdoor Lighting:

• Blocks our view of the heavens
• Impacts our health
• Impacts wildlife
• Wastes energy and money
• Makes our communities ugly
• Reduces Property Values

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Northwest Sky Glow Map:

Sky glow map of the Northwest United States. Click Image to enlarge

Light Pollution Slide Show:

Click Here to view a light pollution slide show.

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