International Dark-Sky Association (IDA)
- A non-profit member organization that teaches others how to preserve the night sky through factsheets, law references, pictures, and web resources.
- http://www.darksky.org/
International Commission on Illumination (CIE) - Technical information and guides to the design of non-polluting lighting. Includes links to similar regional organizations. - http://www.cie.co.at/cie/
Sky and Telescope - Saving Dark Skies - Various articles about light pollution including one on the history of the problem, one on rating the darkness of your sky, one on how astronomers can do more to help reduce light pollution and one on good lighting fixtures. - http://skytonight.com/resources/darksky/
Lighting in the Countryside: Towards Good Practice - Comprehensive online UK Government publication outlining the government's policy on the issue. Also a good general introduction to the problem. - http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1144822
A Solution for the Problem of Light Pollution? - A short page explaining how lighting can be made to reduce the astronomical effects of pollution by Manchester Astronomical Society. - http://www.mikeoates.org/mas/light_pollution.htm
Citizens for Responsible Lighting (CRL) - Information about the international non-profit organization and why they are campaigning for better lighting, a golssary of lighting terms, technical information, links to related publications and standards. - http://www.crlaction.org
Skyglow across the Great Lakes - Images of sky glow from both sides of Lake Michigan in the USA. - http://www.streetlights.us
Irish Light Pollution Awareness Campaign - Aimed at improving the quality of exterior lighting in Ireland and reducing light pollution. - http://www.irishastronomy.org/ilpac/
Light Pollution Fact Sheet - A basic fact sheet on light pollution, with terms explained in layman's language. Provided by the Prairie Astronomy Club. - http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org/light.htm
Edmonton Area Light Pollution Awareness and Abatement - Explanatory information, links, news, photographs, a mailing list, FAQ's and personal stories from this region of Canada. - http://www3.telus.net/~hgibbins/lightpollution/
Light Pollution Awareness Group (LPAG), Malta - Explains how light pollution can and is been controlled in Malta. Lots of links. LPAG is a part of The Astronomical Society Of Malta. - http://www.maltastro.org/lpag/
Dark Skies for Northern Ireland - Explains the problem in Northern Ireland with photographs; maps of its extent, and information on its effect on residents and crime. Includes a message board, help on installing friendlier lighting fixtures, links and correspondence on regulation with a l - http://www.darkskies4ni.co.uk/
Light Pollution in Italy - Extensive maps and data charting the extent of light pollution in Italy and the effectiveness of its control using lighting codes. - http://debora.pd.astro.it/cinzano/en/
Minnesota Astronomical Society: Light Pollution - A light-pollution map of Minnesota, a news story about local light pollution and information about what can be done locally. - http://www.mnastro.org/onan/lpintro.htm
Yerkes Observatory and Light Pollution - Information about the fight against light pollution in Yerkes, William's bay. Includes pictures, ordinances, presentations and links. - http://astro.uchicago.edu/home/web/rhe/Astronomy/lightpollution.html
Atlas of World Light Pollution - A comprehensive atlas of satellite images and artificially created maps of different light pollution measurements covering the globe. - http://www.lightpollution.it/dmsp/
European Southern Observatory (ESO) - Contains technical information on the subject. - http://www.eso.org/outreach/spec-prog/aol/market/collaboration/lpoll/
Dark Skies for the Adirondacks - Online community of New York anti-light-pollution campaigners with photographs, newsletters, legislation and other local resources. - http://www.timesunion.com/communities/darksky/
Virginia Outdoor Lighting Taskforce (VOLT) - Promotes the use of safe and efficient outdoor lighting. Comprehensive website with everything there is to know on the problem in Virginia and the latest on VOLT's campaign for better lighting ordinances. - http://www.volt.org/
Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council (POLC) - Comprehensive information on the latest lighting situation in Pennsylvania with pictures, links, and guidance on how anyone can help. Home of Pennsylvanians for an Outdoor Lighting Control Act (POLCA). - http://home.epix.net/~ghonis/
North Carolina IDA (NCIDA) - Includes images, information and local legislation relevant to North Carolina. - http://www.ibiblio.org/ncida/
Michigan Darksky Association - Explains the problem, and has pictures, news, local legislation and a message board specific to Michigan. - http://www.net-link.net/~memiller/
The Fraser Valley Astronomers' Society - A local astronomy site with comprehensive information about the local darksky park including directions; as well as videos on the problem, and information about its effects on health and astronomy. - http://www.fvas.net/
Utah Skies: Light Pollution - Includes information on good & bad light fixtures, hidden costs and health risks with pictures and links. - http://www.utahskies.org/lightpollution/
Dark Skies Northwest - News, video, slide-shows and images. Includes outdoor lighting codes, mailing list subscriptions, member information and links to further regional information. - http://www.scn.org/darksky/
International Astronomical Union Working Group on Light Pollution - Explains how the working group is helping to combat the problem at the moment and how anyone can help. Also includes various links and general information. - http://www.ctio.noao.edu/light_pollution/iau50/
Institute of Lighting Engineers (ILE), UK - Forerunner in light pollution control in the UK. Publishes lighting codes and guidance available via the website. Website content is minimal. - http://www.ile.co.uk/
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America - The IESNA is the authority on the lighting industry in the USA, Canada and Mexico and one of the forerunners in the control of this form of pollution. Information available on manufacturers, acceptable designs and lighting codes. - http://www.iesna.org/
Dark Skies Locator - Use this site to find a light-pollution-free location. View conditions from various cities around the world. - http://home.hiwaay.net/~krcool/Astro/Night/darksky.htm
Rose City Astronomers: Oregon Dark Skies - Includes a information about the effects of light pollution and local darksky sites. - http://www.rca-omsi.org/darkskies.htm
Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) - Information on how light pollution affects birds, and what steps must be taken to save the lives of birds by reducing lighting. - http://www.flap.org/