About Us

Our mandate is to stop the spread of Light Pollution in Saskatchewan through the promotion of Responsible Lighting practices. 

 Light Pollution destroys our view of the night sky, and:

• wastes hundreds of thousand of dollars yearly in Saskatchewan in energy costs

• changes nocturnal wildlife patterns and migration patterns

• is linked to nighttime health disorders

• causes unwanted glare, light clutter and light trespass

• promotes graffiti and nighttime crime

• causes air pollution through energy production that is ultimately wasted. 

We do not promote turning lights off at night! Lights are necessary for safety.  We follow the principles of the International Dark Sky Organization, a network of professional astronomers, amateur astronomers, naturalists and concerned citizens who are committed to stopping the loss of the night sky.

Our plan to eliminate light pollution is simple.  Turn lights downward toward the ground.  This is accomplished by using shielded lighting fixtures and positioning lights as NOT to allow light to escape upward or to the sides.  Sideways and upward light cannot produce any safety or security, and is expensive wasted energy.  Light pollution shines in your windows at light, causes glare on roadways, and destroys the skies for astronomy.  All forms of outdoor lighting for streetlights, parking lots, parks, businesses, advertising, and security lights can be shielded. It just takes the will to do so.  It takes will to save energy, reduce pollution, save wildlife, increase safety and improve our nighttime environment.

The Saskatchewan Light Pollution Abatement Committee is:

Vance Petriew, President, Regina Centre, RASC
Richard Huziak, President, Saskatoon Centre, RASC
James Edgar, RASC Regina member
Darcy Kozoriz, RASC Regina member
Dan Neves, RASC Saskatoon member
Gord Sarty, RASC Saskatoon member
Carter Smith RASC Regina member
Ross Parker RASC Regina member

Sponsorship and general inquiries:  lpsponsor@ras.sk.ca