Conservation FLYer June, 2020: Featured Mission: Operation Abalone
June has been quite a busy month at LightHawk. We have seen an uptick in flight requests for projects where pilot-only flights can make an important contribution. From animal tracking and transport to video capture, LightHawk is working safely during the pandemic to...
Conservation FLYer February, 2020: A Dangerous Road
Silverbell Mountains in Ironwood Forest National Monument. The proposed I-11 corridor would be built directly adjacent to Saguaro National Park and Ironwood Forest National Monument, directly affecting wildlife corridors between these protected areas. Photo Credit:...
Joining our Community Against Racism
Dear Friends, At LightHawk, we envision helping shape a world where ecosystems are thriving, natural resources are abundant, the human communities that depend on them are healthy, and all people feel hopeful about the future for themselves and their children. Racism...
LightHawk Welcomes New CEO
FT. COLLINS, CO, 16 March 2020 - LightHawk, the largest conservation flying organization in the country, welcomes Michele Rutledge as new CEO to lead the organization in its mission to inspire conservation action through the aerial perspective of at-risk and...
Conservation FLYer January, 2020: What Happens When You Let Loose….
We're starting LightHawk's 5th decade of existence strong - planning our conservation work for the year ahead and providing important flights for wildlife, river protection, changing oceans, and vital landscapes. Thank you to...
Conservation FLYer December, 2019: Monkey Business
It's been a stellar 2019 at LightHawk, celebrating 40 years of conservation flying. As we look ahead to 2020, we're excited to continue our important work with your help! The video below is just one of the critical conservation issues LightHawk addressed this year....
Conservation FLYer November, 2019: Water in the West
As Thanksgiving approaches, we have a lot to be thankful for at LightHawk. Thank you to our donors, partners and supporters for championing LightHawk's mission of conservation. We wouldn't be LightHawk without you! Endangered California condors are thankful that they...
Conservation FLYer October, 2019: First Class Salmon Passengers
A huge thanks to everyone who was able to celebrate LightHawk's 40th Anniversary in Santa Fe at the Annual Meeting and Fly-In earlier this month! We had probably the best food in the history of Fly-Ins and some of the most engaging talks by pilots and conservation...
Conservation FLYer September, 2019: Saving A River
It's been a productive start to Autumn at LightHawk and we're so excited to celebrate all we've done in 40 years at the upcoming Annual Meeting and Fly-In. Be sure to read all the way to the bottom of this month's FLYer- there's some press stories we're pretty proud...
Think. Plan. Fly.
A guest article by Devon Player. For this flight, LightHawk partnered with Puget Soundkeeper and Unleash the Brilliance. Puget Soundkeeper works to preserve and protect the waters of Puget Sound. Unleash the Brilliance was founded to empower youth who are at risk of...
Conservation FLYer August, 2019: Fracking Pipelines
Summer is winding down, but not our important conservation work! LightHawk Hats, Jackets and Shirts! NEW- We now have a store where you can show your LightHawk pride! Please make orders by September 22 if you'd like to pick them up at the Annual Meeting in...
Soaring Higher: Floods, Puppies, Lobsters and Dams
Your Giving Creates Conservation Change Floods Ravage the Land MIDWEST ISSUE: Record flooding destroyed farms and towns this spring as well as key energy infrastructure, threatening drinking water supplies. HOW LIGHTHAWK HELPS: We responded quickly to document the...