Congratulations Staunton River State Park and Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society! Nothing demonstrates the momentum in The Old Dominion for night sky conservation like the incredible achievement of having a state park certified as a dark sky place. The Richmond Times Dispatch reprinted this article from the Danville Register and Bee.
DarkSky Virginia advocates for responsible, community-friendly outdoor lighting and the protection and restoration of Virginia’s night skies and nightscapes.
As the Virginia Chapter of DarkSky International we align with DarkSky’s mission: to restore the nighttime environment and protect communities from the harmful effects of light pollution through outreach, advocacy, and conservation.
Laura Greenleaf has co-led or led DarkSky Virginia since 2012. You can contact her at: virginia@darksky.org