Granite Shoals assesses ‘dark sky’ initiatives

  • The “dark sky” movement has gained traction in the United States and abroad with local cities Horseshoe Bay and Dripping Springs becoming official dark sky communities. File photo
    The “dark sky” movement has gained traction in the United States and abroad with local cities Horseshoe Bay and Dripping Springs becoming official dark sky communities. File photo
  • Granite Shoals Councilman Phil Ort used the night sky in Yellowstone National Park to advocate for “dark sky” measures. Contributed/Phil Ort
    Granite Shoals Councilman Phil Ort used the night sky in Yellowstone National Park to advocate for “dark sky” measures. Contributed/Phil Ort
At the request of one councilman, city of Granite Shoals officials will begin inquiring about the steps required – and the associated costs – to become a “dark sky” community. Councilman Phil Ort raised the topic at the Tuesday, Sept. 28 city council meeting following his return from vacation at Yellowstone National Park. “[Yellowstone] is a true dark sky area,” he said. “It’s just a small step…

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