KDVR – Bricklridge has been officially appointed As an accredited community of Darksky International, the first Mountain Resort community occupies the appointment.
The Breckenridge Tourism Office said that the appointment has been searched since 2023, when the city began working to meet the requirements of Sky Dark, until it started replacing the non -compatible street light in 2024, and creating measurable progress in reducing light pollution.
“Rocky Mountain’s cities in Colorado provides a huge natural beauty, especially when it comes to the sky of the night,” said Michael Remer, director of the Darksky International Community Program and resident of Colorado. “With BRCKKENRIDGE as an international community Dark Sky, the city hopes to protect the sky of the night, visitors and visitors now, and now and in the future. We are in Darksky International are excited to ratify an important tourist destination that will highlight the wonders of the dark sky of visitors from all over the world.”
The town’s goal was to adhere to night protection in the Alps and the natural environment from light pollution. Now, the city works with residents to get unaccounted lighting with dark sky regulations.
“The certificate does not only honor our long -term commitment to oversee the environment, but it also puts the city for a more sustainable and economically flexible future,” said the mayor of Beckrridge Kelly Owens in Dark Sky. “The stars, education and tourism are now responsible, which causes Beckenridge to shine – under the stars.”
Dark sky sites have been developed since 2001
In 2001, Flagstaff, Arizona, was named after the first Darksky site in the world. The volunteer program on societies, parks and protected areas around the world is witnessing “preserving dark sites and protecting them through responsible lighting and public education.”
There are currently 59 dark society around the world, with The majority is located in the United States
The program was created to motivate societies and protect places, and encourage them to follow the example of Flagstaff and choose better night lighting. This is because light pollution affects the night environment.
The researchers say that plants and animals have long relied on the rhythm of the Earth and the final lender, but humans disrupted this cycle through artificial lighting.
Scientists have requested residents in the regions This is the experience of critical migration periods for birds to reduce the use of unnecessary lights. Artificial light can spoil and attract birds, threaten their migratory patterns and sometimes lead to their collision with buildings and landing in weak areas, such as cities.