Submissions are open to all however images must be captured within Nevada County, California. By reducing unnecessary nighttime lighting, Dark Sky communities can protect wildlife, conserve energy, preserve views of the stars, and enhance quality of life. Beyond the contest, partners are expanding the Keep It Dark initiative into a broader dark skies awareness campaign, bringing education, community events, and astro-tourism programming to residents and visitors. About Keep It DarkKeep It Dark is a multi-partner dark skies initiative dedicated to protecting and celebrating the night sky as a shared natural resource of Nevada County. Partners include the Town of Truckee, Truckee Cultural District, Visit Truckee-Tahoe, Nevada County Arts & Culture, and the City of Nevada City.