Merritt Reservoir State Park - Nebraska
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2022 1:17 pm
Many have been there - the site of the Nebraska Star Party, so I thought I would share some news!
Every now and again I write to the Nebraska Parks Commission about preserving the night sky. From the little lookout point on the north side of the dam at Merritt Reservoir, there are only three streetlights visible. What an easy time to intentionally keep it dark.
I just received a reply from the Nebraska Parks Commission:
"Currently we are finishing up the process to make Merritt Reservoir an International Dark Sky Park. It has been a long process to get to this point but we are hopeful that the IDA makes their final announcement soon. Tommy Hicks, Nebraska Parks Commission."
Nice to be able to share some good news like this!
Every now and again I write to the Nebraska Parks Commission about preserving the night sky. From the little lookout point on the north side of the dam at Merritt Reservoir, there are only three streetlights visible. What an easy time to intentionally keep it dark.
I just received a reply from the Nebraska Parks Commission:
"Currently we are finishing up the process to make Merritt Reservoir an International Dark Sky Park. It has been a long process to get to this point but we are hopeful that the IDA makes their final announcement soon. Tommy Hicks, Nebraska Parks Commission."
Nice to be able to share some good news like this!