Category: Focus: Waterways
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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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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…
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On The Wing News – Fall 2024
Watershed Conservation At LightHawk, we know that the future of our watersheds is closely connected to the health of our ecosystems, communities, and cultural heritage. Every flight we take is a step toward safeguarding these precious resources, and we’re proud to be part of the important work happening across the country to protect them. In…
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Flying for the Santa Cruz, One of America’s Most Endangered Rivers
The Santa Cruz River cuts through southern Arizona’s desert landscape, where restoration efforts have brought wildlife back even as water scarcity continues to threaten its future. Photo by Julius Schlosburg. LightHawk conservation partner American Rivers recently released their list of the most endangered rivers in the United States. The Santa Cruz River in Arizona was…
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Tracing the Causes of Algal Blooms in Florida Bay
Researchers survey Florida Bay from above, gaining a landscape-scale view of the waterways, mangroves and coastal systems that may be contributing to persistent algal blooms. Photo by Jay Apt/LightHawk. Earlier this year, Florida International University researchers partnered with LightHawk to gain a broader view of Florida Bay and better understand the changes reshaping the ecosystem.…