A huge swath of Far West Texas has been formally designated as a “dark sky reserve,” a recognition of the long-running work of astronomers and others to protect the region’s nighttime skies from light pollution. | via MarfaRadio
that the designation would protect astronomers’ research while also supporting tourism in the area.
Notably, the reserve designation guidelines called for local governments across the Big Bend region to adopt stricter outdoor lighting rules.update their existing lighting ordinances, According to the observatory, four counties and five municipalities within the new reserve boundaries updated their existing rules with “relevant language to ensure their lighting reflects best practices.”
The dark sky reserve’s boundaries stretch across Jeff Davis, Brewster and Presidio counties and extend into parts of northern Mexico. The McDonald Observatory and the Nature Conservancy’s Davis Mountains Preserve make up a “core” area of the reserve with the strictest outdoor lighting rules already in place. A number of popular public parks are located within the reserve boundaries, including Big Bend National National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park and the Black Gap Wildlife Management Area.
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