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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...
Conservation FLYer: July 2019
Did you know 40% of the world's bird species are in decline? California Gulls nest on Mono Lake, as seen from a LightHawk aerial research survey. Kristie Nelson/Point Blue Conservation Science LightHawk is doing something about it. Read our latest newsletter.
Webinar Recording: King Tide Flights
LightHawk and Surfrider Foundation hosted a webinar in July 2019 to show how we plan to raise awareness about sea level rise during King Tide events, and how your group can participate. King Tides provide a sneak peek into what normal high-tides will look like due to...
Webinar: Plan a King Tide Flight
A king tide floods roads in California, previewing how sea level rise will impact coastal communities in the near future. Robert Most. Thursday, July 18 1pm-1:30pm MST Join LightHawk and Surfrider Foundation to hear how we plan to raise awareness...
Conservation FLYer: June 2019
What happens when fly fishing doesn't mean what you think? Read our monthly newsletter to find out! Overlooking the lakes of northern Wisconsin from William Menzel's Piper. Researchers counted fishermen from the air to help guide future management and ensure a...
Conservation FLYer: May 2019
Did you know Chinook Salmon can weight up to 126 pounds? A chinook salmon flies above the water in a quest to get upstream. What does flying have to do with fish? Read our latest newsletter.
Webinar: Aerial Monitoring of Conservation Easements
One-hour webinar on how we monitor conservation easements from the air? We've got the webinar recording available now. Considering 1 hour of flight saves about 75 hours of staff time, if you're a land trust employee, you need to watch this!...
891 Hours on a Plane
It's out! A celebration of our past operating year's LightHawk accomplishments. Read our Annual Report to find out the incredible things our supporters enabled us to do for the earth. LightHawk 2019 Annual Report 5 Reasons You Should Read Our Annual Report 1. We fly...
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