10th Anniversary Celebration of Big Cypress becoming a Dark Sky Park
Big Cypress National Preserve
Protecting the night in South Florida
DarkSky South Florida is a chapter of DarkSky International working to restore the nighttime environment and protect our communities and wildlife from light pollution.
What is light pollution?
Light pollution is the human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally.
What are the effects?
wildlife and ecosystems, human well-being, energy and climate, safety, our view of the universe.
Learn about light pollutionCity lighting or a South Florida community at nightImage, alt text, credit, source and link are editable in Pages CMS.
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What can we do about light pollution?
Better lighting, public education, thoughtful policy, research, and local participation can all help restore the night.
Upcoming events
All eventsExplore light pollution in South Florida
Compare developed areas with less illuminated landscapes, explore your community, and see how skyglow crosses local boundaries.
Explore the Light Pollution MapFlorida-centered light pollution map previewImage, alt text, credit, source and link are editable in Pages CMS.
Responsible outdoor lighting
Five principles for better light
Developed by DarkSky International and the Illuminating Engineering Society.
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Useful
All light should have a clear purpose.
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Targeted
Direct light only where it is needed.
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Low level
Use the lowest light level required.
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Controlled
Use light only when it is needed.
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Warm-colored
Limit shorter-wavelength blue-violet light.
Our local chapter
DarkSky South Florida
We connect DarkSky’s global mission with local education, community outreach, responsible lighting, advocacy, events, and the stewardship of Dark Sky Places in Florida.
About our chapterGet involved
Protecting the night requires local participation. Join a public program, improve outdoor lighting, volunteer your skills, or start a conversation.