About the International Dark Sky Places Program

Founded in 2001, the International Dark Sky Places Program is a non-regulated and voluntary program that encourages communities, parks and conservation areas worldwide to preserve and protect dark places through effective lighting policies, environmentally sound outdoor lighting and public education. When used indiscriminately, artificial light can disrupt ecosystems, impact human health, waste money and energy, contribute to climate change, and block our view and connection to the universe. Palm Beach Headlands now joins more than 210 places that have demonstrated strong community support for promoting dark skies and making efforts to protect the night from light pollution.

About DarkSky International

DarkSky’s mission is to preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our dark sky heritage through environmentally responsible outdoor lighting.

_{Statement: Northern Beaches Council worked with a project working group which included representatives from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), local business representatives, community representatives, Steensen Varming and Ausgrid.}

_{Image: Milky Way over Palm Beach Headlands, Ed Hurst}