The Stars Over Grand Junction
Are Disappearing.
DarkSky GJ is a local nonprofit working to reduce light pollution,
save energy, and ensure the stars are visible for everyone across the Grand Valley.
Why Dark Skies Matter
Energy
Dark sky-friendly upgrades at GJ’s Lincoln Park are saving the city over $40,000 per year — proof that protecting the night sky and saving money can go hand in hand.
Community
Grand Junction sits in the middle of some of the most spectacular night skies in the American West. That’s a natural asset worth protecting — for our residents, our visitors, and the businesses that depend on both.
Health
Excessive artificial light disrupts sleep, suppresses melatonin, and affects human health. Good lighting policy is public health policy.
Nature
The Grand Valley is home to extraordinary wildlife that depends on natural darkness. Light pollution disorients migratory birds, disrupts nocturnal animals, and damages ecosystems we can’t afford to lose.
momentum is building
Across Colorado and the Western Slope, communities are updating lighting ordinances, state and national parks are
pursuing Dark Sky certification, and more people are recognizing that light pollution is a
solvable problem.
Grand Junction has every reason to be part of that story — and we’re
working to make it happen.
In our first six months we’ve already engaged with the City of Grand Junction, Mesa County, DarkSky International, Colorado Tourism, DarkSky Colorado, Grand Valley Audubon Society, Western Colorado Astronomy Club, and delivered dark sky education to over 150 local students.
We’re off to a strong start, but there’s much more to do, and we need your help!
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