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Thursday, May 21, 2026 🔒 Staff Access

Town of Lakewood Village

Commitment to Dark Skies

International Dark Sky Community

Understanding the Night

Why It Matters

Protect Wildlife

Artificial light disrupts migration, feeding, reproduction, and nighttime habitat.

Save Energy and Money

Wasted outdoor light increases energy use, costs, and emissions.

Improve Safety

Better-shielded, well-aimed lighting reduces glare and helps people see more clearly at night.

Stewardship

Our 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

How Residents Can Help

Explore

Explore the Night

YouTube

DarkSky International

Discovering the dark skies of the Americas through a journey of astrophotographic exploration

Watch or Open Resource

YouTube

DarkSky International

Protecting the night, one field at a time: DarkSky Approved Sports Lighting

Watch or Open Resource

YouTube

DarkSky International

How Artificial Light at Night Affects Our Circadian Rhythms | Dr. Kat Kennedy

Watch or Open Resource

Reference

Official Resources

IDA General Brochure

Light pollution education and Dark Sky guidance for protecting night skies, health, wildlife, and energy resources.

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IDA Wildlife Brochure

Light pollution impacts on wildlife and dark-sky lighting solutions for healthier ecosystems.

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