What are IDA Sections? How do they help reduce light pollution?
IDA Sections can be found all over the world. Sections are regional groups that advocate to reduce light pollution in their area. Section members are volunteers who raise awareness of light pollution in their community using their own materials and materials provided by IDA. Dedicated Section Leaders and members are the stars of IDA, and have made incredible progress in the fight against light pollution by passing legislation, improving public lighting, and celebrating dark skies. A new Section can be formed by any IDA member. The only qualification necessary to lead a Section is your passion to advocate for natural night skies. Though they are all part of IDA, Sections enjoy a vast amount of autonomy and specialize in different areas. Some Sections focus on night sky friendly lighting and legislation, while others enjoy giving educational presentations to schoolchildren and civic groups. There are countless ways to make a difference. The first step to create a Section is to fill out a
