DarkSky International says Breckenridge is the ‘first mountain ski resort community in the world’ to receive its certification
On Friday, Aug. 22, it was formally announced that the town of Breckenridge has officially been designated as a certified dark sky community by DarkSky International.
In 2007, Breckenridge began its journey to reduce light pollution by adopting an exterior light ordinance. Since then, any new construction that has been built in the town has been Dark Sky compliant.
Breckenridge began pursuing Dark Sky certification in 2023 by working to meet the program requirements, eventually replacing noncompliant streetlights in 2024. Breckenridge is currently working with residents to have any non-compliant lighting meet Dark Sky regulations.
According to DarkSky International, Breckenridge marks the “first mountain ski resort community in the world” to receive dark sky community designation.
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