Kerr County Friends of the Night Sky works with neighbors, businesses, and local leaders to protect one of our most precious natural resources — the dark sky above the Texas Hill Country.
Whether you're a curious neighbor, a business owner, or a local official, there's a clear path for you to protect the Kerr County night sky.
Most of us know air and water pollution — but light can be a pollutant too. Inappropriate or excessive artificial light has serious consequences for humans, wildlife, and our climate.
Much outdoor lighting used at night is inefficient, overly bright, and completely unnecessary — wasting energy by spilling light into the sky instead of illuminating what actually needs it.
Whether you have five minutes or five years, there's a meaningful way for you to protect the Kerr County night sky.
These Kerrville businesses have stepped up. Support them — and ask others to follow their lead.
Nonconforming outdoor lighting shall be brought into compliance with Kerrville's Article X Lighting Ordinance. The clock is ticking.
📋 Read Article X Ordinance →Everything you need to understand light pollution, make the case to your neighbors, and take action — from local analysis to national research.
Kerr County's dark skies are a natural treasure — and a community effort to protect. Whether you volunteer, attend an event, or just fix your porch light, you're part of something bigger. Together we can keep the stars visible for generations to come.