About LightHawk
Our Mission
LightHawk's mission is to champion environmental protection through the unique perspective of flight.
Our Values
A healthy planet
We value the earth and the living things that depend upon it.
Solution-oriented action
We value action. We are compelled to protect the health of our
water, air, and land, and to sustain the diverse ecosystems that
comprise the earth.
The aerial perspective
We value the unique view of the earth provided by flight. The
information and images gathered from above help inform and
educate. They also serve as checks and balances to monitor
those who safeguard our natural resources.
Balanced approaches
We value problem-solving approaches that consider the needs
of human society and the natural world.
Collaboration
We value the organizations and individuals that strive in responsible
ways to protect the earth, including its natural places,
its flora and its fauna. We value collaborative problem solving
approaches that engage partners in achieving individual and
shared conservation goals.
Making a difference
We value our ability to make a difference in a conservation
debate. This requires that we maintain an effective, flexible,
and sustainable organization able to benefit from the contributions
of our volunteers while remaining focused on our mission and goals.
Safety
We value safety in the air and on the ground.
Our Goal
LightHawk’s goal is to mobilize enough volunteer pilots, aircraft and resources to help tip the balance toward sustainability for every major environmental issue within our targeted areas of focus.
Measuring Success
The success of LightHawk’s work must be measured to some extent by the progress achieved by our partner organizations and our involvement in achieving on-the-ground conservation goals such as legislative protections enacted, court decisions won, acres of habitat protected, river miles restored or media articles published. Intangible benefits also result from LightHawk’s efforts including increased awareness by decision-makers, stakeholders and the public, generating understanding and goodwill for conservation efforts. In addition to these qualitative factors, we compare our efforts from year to year by tracking quantitative measures including flight hours, missions flown, active partners and passengers flown.