DarkSky Oregon

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Maine Switches the Lights Off for Conservation

State lawmakers pass a bill to limit public light pollution to benefit wildlife.

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In Antelope, Oregon, Light Breaks Through

Red bulbs and black paint show a way forward for a rural community with darkness in its past.

From the Portland Monthly

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Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is working towards becoming an international dark sky park. Covering 144,000 acres of public land open year-round for stargazing, the monument boasts promising conditions for dark skies, supported by two years of SQM data. The Bureau of Land Management is enhancing this experience by replacing 45 exterior lights at the Hyatt Lake Recreation Area. Look for dark sky themed events at the monument in 2026!

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Mosier Valley News

September 2026 - Friday Night with the Stars

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