Save Red Rock and BLM Partner to Pursue Urban Night Sky Distinction
Big News! Save Red Rock and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are teaming up to pursue designation of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (RRCNCA) as an Urban Night Sky Place. This is the start of a multi-year effort to keep Red Rock’s nighttime environment healthy, and encourage responsible visitation and education.
What’s an “Urban Night Sky Place”?
Determined by the International Dark Sky Places Program (IDSP), the designation preserves and protects dark sites – even those around urban areas – through responsible lighting policies and public engagement.
What Does this Mean for Red Rock Canyon?
If achieved, this distinction would help reduce the impacts of light pollution, which disrupts wildlife and obscures our view of the night sky. Additionally, Dark Sky Places benefit from increased visitation and local economic activity in the communities in which they are located.
How Can I Help?
Save Red Rock is raising $7,000 to purchase an in-house telescope for Red Rock Canyon NCA, and to plan a series of educational outreach events. We need the support of the public to make this dream a reality!
for joining the team as the lead sponsor of the project.
