Missouri State Parks has announced that DarkSky International has certified Thousand Hills State Park in Kirksville as an Urban Night Sky Place.
A culmination of years of collaborative effort, the certification validates the park’s work in protecting the night sky above and around the city from the effects of light pollution.
“This achievement reflects the dedication of Thousand Hills State Park, DarkSky Missouri, Truman State University and the city of Kirksville to reducing light pollution as a vital step toward protecting and celebrating the region’s significant cultural and natural resources,” said Amber Harrison, International Dark Sky Places program manager.
“It is encouraging to see so many collaborators supporting this effort.”
