About the Corporate Partners Program     International Dark-Sky Association is dedicated to preserving and protecting the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies.     Through annual Individual Memberships and Corporate Partnerships, IDA has become the leader in light pollution abatement education by providing educational materials with a balanced approach to reducing skyglow, light trespass, glare, and energy waste.     Entering a partnership with the IDA helps protect one of the world's most valuable and fastest disappearing natural resources - our beautiful dark skies.  The reduction of light pollution provides more than just enjoyment of the night atmosphere and a return to the wonder of a sky full of stars.  Darker skies utilize new technology to save energy in cities and help restore natural harmony to ecosystems and wildlife dependant on the night.  Darker skies may even benefit human health.  Successful partnerships with businesses, foundations, and organizations are fundamental to supporting our volunteer programs and providing resources to dark sky advocates in every corner of the globe.  Support of IDA means support of innovative solutions and cutting edge technology to keep the earth green, cities illuminated, and the nights dark.   A cause marketing relationship unites your companies charitable giving with the most well known and respected name in night sky preservation.  Human adulteration of the night is rapidly gaining publicity as an international problem that is increasingly dangerous, yet easy to fix.  Thanks largely to the innovation of our partners, huge strides are being made in technology, publicity, and other solutions that are restoring the natural darkness.    To find out about corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact our Programs Director, Kim Patten.