America's Night Skies Are Fading Fast, and Nevada is Taking Action to Preserve Theirs

In Baker, Nevada, Elizabeth Woosley is at the forefront of a grassroots movement aimed at preserving the state’s dwindling dark skies, which offer stunning celestial views, including the Andromeda galaxy visible to the naked eye. As the owner of the Stargazer Inn and a member of the small community of Baker, Woosley, alongside other residents, is advocating for dark sky designations to combat increasing light pollution from nearby sources. With a growing focus on “astro-tourism” to attract stargazers and funding initiatives like the sale of “Save Starry Skies” license plates, local advocates seek to raise awareness about the importance of natural night skies. This effort is particularly urgent following significant federal cuts to the National Parks workforce, raising concerns about the future of rural dark sky areas in Nevada, which is among the last states preserving genuine darkness amidst a landscape increasingly marred by artificial light.

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