"That's one reason that the designation for this dark sky award, from the International Dark-Sky Association, for our Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is so important," said Audrey Fischer, former board member for the International Dark-Sky Association and the current leader of the Chicago chapter. "It has to be recognized that this is a very important asset, not only as a destination spot for people to go to recoup and enjoy the beauty, but it's important that we have that obligation to the ecosystem to do what we can."