Publications
Want to learn more? Check out these publications.
Lighting Resources
Lighting Standards for the Borrego Valley – A guide to lighting standards and recommendations for dark-sky compliance.
How Borregans Keep Their Night Skies Dark – Tips for turning off, dimming, controlling, or shading outdoor lights; includes guidance from the Light Pollution Flyer.
Understanding Lighting Brightness – By Jim Rickard, member of the Borrego Dark Sky Coalition.
Dark Sky Compliant Lighting Examples – Additional examples courtesy of the Southern Arizona chapter of the International Dark-Sky Association.
Dark Sky Resources
Lighting Standards for the Borrego Valley – A guide to lighting standards and recommendations for dark-sky compliance.
How Borregans Keep Their Night Skies Dark – Tips for turning off, dimming, controlling, or shading outdoor lights; includes guidance from the Light Pollution Flyer.
Understanding Lighting Brightness – By Jim Rickard, member of the Borrego Dark Sky Coalition.
Dark Sky Compliant Lighting Examples – Additional examples courtesy of the Southern Arizona chapter of the International Dark-Sky Association.
Dark Sky Application – The 2008-09 International Dark Sky Community application for Borrego Springs, covering lighting surveys, outreach programs, lighting changes, letters of support, and local regulations.
Community Certification – Announcement of Borrego Springs achieving International Dark Sky Community certification.
Official IDA Letter – Formal letter from the International Dark Sky Association granting Borrego Springs its Dark Sky Community designation.
2020-2021 Annual Report – Borrego Springs Dark Sky Coalition’s yearly report to the International Dark-Sky Association.
2019 Annual Report – Borrego Springs Dark Sky Coalition’s yearly report to the International Dark-Sky Association.
2018 Annual Report – Borrego Springs Dark Sky Coalition’s yearly report to the International Dark-Sky Association.
2017 Annual Report – Borrego Springs Dark Sky Coalition’s yearly report to the International Dark Sky Association.
2016 Annual Report – Borrego Springs Dark Sky Coalition’s yearly report to the International Dark Sky Association.
2015 Annual Report – Borrego Springs Dark Sky Coalition’s yearly report to the International Dark Sky Association.
2013 Annual Report – Borrego Springs Dark Sky Coalition’s annual report to the International Dark Sky Association.
2011-2012 Annual Report – Summary of efforts with local businesses to promote night-sky-friendly lighting and reduce light pollution.
2009-2010 Annual Report – Borrego Springs Dark Sky Coalition’s annual report to the International Dark-Sky Association.
San Diego County Lighting Codes
San Diego County Regulations and Official Documents:
New Fact Sheets from Dark Sky International
Dark Sky International has numerous fact sheets to help you learn and educate others about the negative impacts of light pollution. Each fact sheet highlights a single topic, providing in-depth information about the importance of smart and sensitive lighting that protects the night.
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