Light Pollution Reduction Is The Skykeepers Goal

This page and site are under construction!
Pasadena and Los Angeles Basin Jan 2001

Pasadena and Los Angeles Basin January 31, 2001
While northern California struggles with rolling blackouts, Light Pollution continues unabated.

This web site is about freedom from all forms of Light Pollution.
Freedom from Sky Glow. Freedom from Glare. Freedom from Light Trespass.

The Night Sky Belongs To Us All. It Is Part Of The Commons.
Don't loose sight of the night, defend our views of the Milky Way.

Vanishing Sacramento River Salmon - The Threat of Light Pollution
A review of issues relating to outdoor lighting along the Sacramento River and other locations.
The above link was created in 2008, the threat continues and is made more critical by the drought.
Much progress has been made so look for extensive updates to the Salmon and Light Pollution pages.
11 July 2017

Skykeepers is undergoing a major update
11 July 2017

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This page and site are under construction! Pasadena and Los Angeles Basin January 31, 2001 While northern California struggles with rolling blackouts, Light Pollution continues unabated. This web site is about freedom from all forms of Light Pollution. Freedom from Sky Glow. Freedom from Glare. Freedom from Light Trespass. The Night Sky Belongs To Us All. It Is Part Of The Commons. Don't loose sight of the night, defend our views of the Milky Way. Vanishing Sacramento River Salmon - The Threat of Light Pollution A review of issues relating to outdoor lighting along the Sacramento River and other locations. The above link was created in 2008, the threat continues and is made more critical by the drought. Much progress has been made so look for extensive updates to the Salmon and Light Pollution pages. 11 July 2017 Skykeepers is undergoing a major update 11 July 2017 Looking for a dark site in Norther California to observe from? Try Black Butte Lake - IDA Members Most Welcome Visit Black Butte Lake Star Parties For the latest Dark Sky News and Activities please visit International Dark-Sky Association Web Site Light Pollution and Dark Sky Issues Light Pollution, Astro -- addresses the how and why of Light Pollution and its effects on astronomy, both Amateur & Professional. Light Pollution, Visual -- addresses the how and why of Light Pollution related to lighting, light trespass, glare and vision. Light Pollution, Ecological -- addresses the adverse environmental effects of "Light At Night" (LAN) in all its form including Medical and disruption of night time habitat. Light at Night (LAN) and Health -- addresses the adverse environmental effects of "Light At Night" (LAN) on Human Health. Light Pollution Measurements in California -- Sky Quality Measurements, how dark is it California at Night a Massive Waste of Energy and Light -- the title says it all Light Pollution and Global Warming - a look at how wasted light can contribute to Green House Gas and Global Warming Dark Parks and Dark Sky Preserves - “Starry night skies and natural darkness are part of the special places we protect." Media Coverage of Light Pollution -- Highlighting Magazine, News Paper and Internet News Dark Sky Activism in California IDA Section if California and Nevada -- links to IDA Sections and Section Activities in California and Nevada IDA California Section Activities from 2002-2008 -- a pictorial of Cal-IDA activities. Skykeepers of Sacramento County -- activities, events, resources specific to Sacramento and the surrounding Counties in California Skykeepers and IDA California Section Mission Vision and Values -- from the old skykeepers pages. Natural Night Activism -- what can be done to combat Light Pollution on all fronts. Government Resources -- City, County, State Government links for the activists. Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting a California Prospective -- addresses issues unique to our state, such as Title 24, State Parks, Coastal Commission and others Outdoor Lighting Regulations in California -- a survey of General Plans, Municipal Codes, Design Guides, Zoning Ordinances and other Local Government Documents Residential Outdoor Lighting -- ideas for residential application, where to get them how to modify them to address Dark Sky issues Good and Bad Lighting in the Central Valley- What are the major contributors to Light Pollution in the Central Valley? New Outdoor Lighting Fixtures - examples of fixtures that are relatively new to the market Commercial Outdoor Lighting Examples -- examples of lighting displays, local good lighting and bad lighting Good Outdoor Lighting -- examples by type of application and with a California Prospective Related Links Astronomy -- links Antique Telescopes , Astro-Photography, Telescope Making and some Astronomy related Light Pollution links. Lighting Links -- links to all aspects of Light Pollution and Lighting. International Dark-Sky Association Web Site	29 AUG 2017 Navigation Links Announcements A Light Pollution V Light Pollution E Light Pollution LAN & Health Sky Quality Meas. Energy Waste Global Warming CA & NV at Night Dark Parks Media Coverage Section - IDA Sections Section Activities Sac.Co.Sky... Mission & Vision N-N Activism Government Lighting - Cal View Cal OL-Regs Good Lighting Good & Bad New Fixtures Links - Announcements Lighting Links Astronomy Tesla pills Skykeepers IDA's Web Site

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