Light pollution controls make Torrey the first ‘dark sky’ town in Utah

New streetlights, bulb shields and a lighting ordinance have made Torrey the first town in Utah — and the 18th in the world — to be recognized as an International Dark Sky Community.Torrey also is the first national park gateway town to earn the designation, according to the International Dark Sky Association.“Together we take a major step forward in achieving an important goal of the International Dark Sky Places Program to join parks and neighboring communities in dedication