Reduce your lighting to make our skies brighter!

Reducing Light Pollution

What is Light Pollution?

Light pollution is wasted artificial outdoor lighting in the natural environment. ​This is a manmade problem that we can help solve in our own backyard. 

Night Sky Friendly Lighting

Many city and neighborhood outdoor lighting increases light pollution because of the type of light fixture. Check out these resources for lighitng features that will help reduce light pollution in your community.

Night Sky Friendly Communities
​in Travis County

Many neighborhoods are seeing the importance of night sky friendly lighting and are updating their lighting! Want to make the switch in your neighborhood? Contact us!

Travis County Friends of the Night Sky is a volunteer-led nonprofit that advocates for best lighting practices, upholding the values of the International Dark Sky Association, and educating the public on the environmental issues of light pollution.  ​

Photo Credit: Josh Byerly

info@traviscountynightsky.org