Protect Wildlife
Artificial light disrupts migration, feeding, reproduction, and nighttime habitat.
Town of Lakewood Village
International Dark Sky Community
Understanding the Night
Artificial light disrupts migration, feeding, reproduction, and nighttime habitat.
Wasted outdoor light increases energy use, costs, and emissions.
Better-shielded, well-aimed lighting reduces glare and helps people see more clearly at night.
Stewardship
Lakewood Village’s commitment to stewardship begins with protecting the qualities that make the town unique: its scenic setting, natural resources, dark skies, and close relationship to the Lake Lewisville wildlife conservation area. Through responsible outdoor lighting, the Town seeks to safeguard the natural cycle of day and night that wildlife depends on, while preserving the nighttime environment as part of the community’s heritage and quality of life.
This stewardship also reflects a practical commitment to residents and neighboring communities. By reducing glare, sky glow, light trespass, obtrusive light, and energy waste, Lakewood Village promotes lighting that is safe, attractive, efficient, and respectful of neighboring properties. These efforts support sound environmental policies, protect public health and welfare, reduce unnecessary lighting expenses, and set a positive example for surrounding municipalities.
Participation
Search DarkSky Approved fixtures to find outdoor lighting that reduces glare, light trespass, and skyglow.
Search DarkSky Approved LuminairesUse lights that are useful, targeted, low-level, controlled, and warm-colored.
Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor LightingShare dark-sky lighting tips and encourage nearby homes to reduce glare and light trespass.
DARK SKY Friendly Home Lighting ProgramExplore
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Discovering the dark skies of the Americas through a journey of astrophotographic exploration
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Protecting the night, one field at a time: DarkSky Approved Sports Lighting
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How Artificial Light at Night Affects Our Circadian Rhythms | Dr. Kat Kennedy
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Light pollution education and Dark Sky guidance for protecting night skies, health, wildlife, and energy resources.
Open DocumentLight pollution impacts on wildlife and dark-sky lighting solutions for healthier ecosystems.
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