Category: Content
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Low Snowpack Threatens Colorado River Water Supplies
Snowpack blankets the mountains of Western Colorado, storing water that will feed rivers and watersheds as it melts. Photo: Mark Henle | Pilot: Steve Meyer The snowpack in Colorado is a topic of great interest to the people of Arizona. Why? Because that snowpack is what feeds the Colorado River. The water travels down the…
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Looking for Loons In All the Frozen Places
Flying over Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire to search for loons stranded by winter ice. From above, LightHawk helped partners scan the frozen lake for birds in distress and identify where rescue efforts might be needed. Photo by Harry Vogel. Life as a loon is filled with challenges. One of the most deadly? Mistaking a…
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Pilot View: Flying Utah’s Red Rock Country for Conservation
LightHawk partnered with Rig to Flip, a group that produces amazing videos about Western rivers, to fly 7 people to see the potential impact from mine drilling operations next to the Green River near Moab and Arches National Park. The passengers included photographers, Trisha Hedin from the County Commission, and a social media influencer, Western…
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On The Wing News – Winter 2025
Conservation Is About Connection Have you ever watched a flock of birds shift and turn in perfect unison, as if they share one mind? Or stood by a river, knowing that the water at your feet has traveled for miles through forests, grasslands, and wetlands before reaching you? Nature is all about connection. Every species,…
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Water, Lithium and the Future of Utah’s Red Rock Country
Evaporation ponds from potash mining stand in stark contrast to Utah’s red rock landscape, with the La Sal Mountains in the distance. Photo by Cody Perry Technology is a double-edged sword. While it enhances our daily lives and increases productivity, the process of extracting the metals needed for batteries to power our electronics can be…