Preserving and Enhancing
the Natural Night Sky

Salida, Colorado USA

Mission:
Preserve and enhance the natural nighttime environment in our city while protecting our community and wildlife from light pollution.

Vision:
The night sky in Salida becomes ever-darker over time.

Strategies

Educate

Inform citizens, visitors, and civic leaders on the impact of excessive or inappropriate Artificial Light At Night (ALAN) and measures they can take to mitigate it.

Evaluate

Translate the research on impact of Artificial Light At Night (ALAN) to the specific concerns of our community.

Mitigate

Modify commercial, municipal, and residential outdoor lighting to limit its impact on the environment.

Certify

Pursue certification of Salida as a Dark Sky Community.

Supporting Initiatives

Monitor

Measure the brightness of our sky over time.

Inventory

Build and maintain a catalog of outdoor lights in our city.

Outreach

Publicize the efforts of local businesses, governments, and individuals to darken the sky.

About Us

Dark Sky Salida, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, provides a persistent focus for action on Dark Sky initiatives in Salida, Colorado USA.