DarkSky Approved – DarkSky International

Port Marine Terminal Lighting program application

Drew Reagan — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:43:25 +0000

Thank you for your interest in participating in DarkSky Approved Port Marine Terminal Lighting program. Before completing the application below, please make sure you have reviewed the application process and the program criteria. Application

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Port Marine Terminal Lighting guidelines

Drew Reagan — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:35:52 +0000

Version 1.0, updated August 2025 Introduction The Port Marine Terminal Lighting (PMTL) Program is established by DarkSky International (DarkSky) to promote high-quality lighting for shoreline port terminals that minimizes light pollution, including sky glow, light trespass, obtrusive light (visible light sources and glare), and potentially harmful impacts to people, flora and fauna. The program gives …

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Port Marine Terminal Lighting Program

Drew Reagan — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:16:17 +0000

Thanks to advances in LED technology and lighting design, large-scale projects can now effectively manage glare and light trespass. The DarkSky Approved Port Marine Terminal Lighting program sets a new standard for responsible industrial lighting—demonstrating what’s possible through rigorous guidelines, advanced products, and thoughtful, high-quality design. Benefits of quality port marine terminal lighting Marine environments …

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New DarkSky Approved pickleball complex shines sustainably in Champaign, Illinois

Natasha Chortos — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:54:16 +0000

Champaign, Illinois, USA DarkSky International is proud to announce a newly certified DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting project in Champaign, Illinois. The Centennial Park Pickleball Complex, operated by the Champaign Park District, completed a sustainable lighting upgrade in February 2025 and is now the second outdoor sports court in Illinois to receive this important certification. …

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HUB Sports Center serving Washington–Idaho communities earns DarkSky Approved certification

Drew Reagan — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Liberty Lake, Washington, USA HUB Sports Center’s newly completed Fields Complex has officially earned DarkSky Approved status through DarkSky International’s Outdoor Sports Lighting Program. This milestone makes HUB the first DarkSky Approved outdoor sports lighting facility in Eastern Washington, and only the second in the entire state. HUB Sports Center, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving …

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University Track and Soccer Field in Nova Scotia becomes first DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting project outside the United States

Drew Reagan — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:01:51 +0000

Church Point, Nova Scotia, Canada Recognizing the need for extended usability after dark, Université Sainte-Anne prioritized the installation of outdoor lighting designed to protect the night. Given its location within the Acadian Skies and Mi’kmaw Lands Starlight Reserve—with important habitat for migratory birds along the Atlantic Flyway—the university committed to using lighting technology that minimizes …

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DarkSky International updates DarkSky Approved Luminaires program to tackle growing light pollution crisis

Drew Reagan — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:56:48 +0000

Tucson, AZ April 3, 2025 — While light at night is essential in today’s world, the way we illuminate outdoor spaces comes at a growing cost. Light pollution is increasing globally by nearly 9.6% each year, wasting energy and disrupting the nighttime environment that people, wildlife, and ecosystems rely on. When we overlight, fail to …

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DarkSky Approved Luminaires guidelines

Drew Reagan — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:57:00 +0000

Version 3.0, updated March 2025 Introduction The DarkSky Approved Luminaires program was established by DarkSky International to promote high-quality lighting for outdoor environments that minimizes light pollution, including sky glow, light trespass, obtrusive light, and harmful impacts to people, wildlife, and plants. The program gives recognition to those lighting products that give the same high …

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DarkSky Approved Luminaires application

Drew Reagan — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:09:00 +0000

Thank you for your interest in participating in the DarkSky Approved Luminaires program. Before completing the application below, please make sure you have reviewed the application process, fee schedule, and program criteria. If you have any questions, please review our Q&A section, or reach out to our programs team at approved@darksky.org. Jump down to: CriteriaLogo …

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DarkSky Approved Luminaires

Drew Reagan — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:33:36 +0000

The DarkSky Approved Luminaires program provides objective, third-party approval for manufactured luminaires (light fixtures) that meet our strict guidelines for responsible outdoor lighting. Developed by industry professionals—including lighting engineers and designers—in collaboration with experts in the fields of wildlife biology, ecology, and human health, these guidelines ensure outdoor lighting minimizes light pollution while maintaining and …

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Pack your bags! The DarkSky Approved Lodging Program is now live.

Drew Reagan — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

On January 9th, 2023, DarkSky International officially launched the highly anticipated DarkSky Approved Lodging Program. This new program offers lodging facilities with naturally dark skies and responsible outdoor lighting at night the opportunity to join the acclaimed and growing list of places officially certified by DarkSky International. The DarkSky Approved Lodging Program sets a new …

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DarkSky Approved Lodging guidelines

James Brigagliano — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:11:18 +0000

DarkSky Approved Lodging complements the Dark Sky Places program by recognizing overnight accommodations where the Milky Way is visible.

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