Church Point (NS), December 23, 2024- We are delighted to announce that the lighting installation for the athletics track and soccer field has just received DarkSky International certification.
This installation is the first international sports lighting project approved by DarkSky in their International Outdoor Sports Lighting program.
By adhering to the DarkSky criteria for Outdoor Sports Lighting, our athletics track and soccer field achieves the following:
- Minimizes neighborhood lighting nuisance by greatly reducing local spill light and glare.
- Manages high angle light pollution, thus dramatically decreasing offsite light trespass and sky glow.
- Mitigates neighborhood light pollution and sky glow, which will benefit the environment, the astronomy community, and others impacted by poorly designed outdoor sports facilities.
- Minimizes light output, thereby reducing energy consumption.
Achieving this certification confirms our willingness and commitment to preserve the natural environment in which our university community evolves.
DarkSky International is a U.S.-based nonprofit that supports a global community and movement dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural nighttime environment.
Université Sainte-Anne remains committed to installing night-sky-friendly devices, especially since both the Church Point and Tusket campuses are in the Acadian skies and Mi'kmaw lands - Starlight Reserve.
About Université Sainte-Anne
Université Sainte-Anne, the only French language post-secondary institution in Nova Scotia, offers university and college-level courses as well as a French immersion program and customized training in French as a second language. Recognized for its excellent programs as well as its unique and exceptional living environment, Sainte-Anne offers experiential learning opportunities that promote student engagement and success, and an atmosphere which encourages a culture of excellence in research and development. Solidly established in its community, Université Sainte-Anne is a partner of choice for all those who wish to strengthen the vitality of the regions surrounding its 5 campuses as well as all of Acadie throughout Nova Scotia.
For more information
Rachelle LeBlanc, Director of Communications and Recruitment
Université Sainte-Anne
Tél. : 902-260-5069
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