TPWD Regional Interpretive Specialist

Black Gap Wildlife Management Area Designated as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is proud to announce that Black Gap Wildlife Management Area (WMA) has been designated as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). Black Gap WMA is the second TPWD property to receive the Sanctuary designation, joining Devils River State Natural Area – Del Norte Unit which was designated as a Dark Sky Sanctuary in 2019. “This designation will help preserve the night skies in the Big Bend Region […]