About Us
Formerly Dark Skies Northwest (founded in 1999) IDA Washington is Washington state's official chapter of the International Dark-Sky Association. Our mission is to be a focal point for light pollution issues in Washington, promote quality outdoor lighting, promote and preserve the beautiful night sky, and to educate the public about the problem of light pollution and its solutions. Our members include astronomers, naturalists, outdoor lighting engineers, and people who are generally concerned with the beauty their community.
Membership
When you become a member of IDA and live in Washington, you automatically become a member of our state chapter!
A standard IDA membership only costs $35/year. Please visit the IDA website to join!
STEERING COMMITTEE
David W. Ingram (Chair of Darkskies Northwest)
Renton, WA
206-372-7292
ingramdw303@gmail.com
Prof. Woodruff T. Sullivan, III
Dept of Astonomy, University of Washington
Seattle, WA
woody@bluemoon.astro.washington.edu
Bruce Weertman,
6749 18th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 225-9671
bruce@darkskiesnorthwest.org
FRIENDS OF DARKSKIES NORTHWEST
Rubie Sanborn Johnson
Kenmore WA
Ed Mannery
Seattle, WA
emannery@comcast.net