Mission of the Month: LightHawk Pilots Deliver Wolves to Colorado
Photo by Colorado Parks and Wildlife
In early January, LightHawk volunteer pilots once again took to the skies in support of a historic conservation effort, transporting gray wolves to Colorado as part of the state's voter-mandated reintroduction program.
For the second time, LightHawk partnered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to safely deliver wolves to their new home. This year’s mission involved three flights over several days, ferrying a total of 15 wolves from British Columbia to Colorado. These additions bring the state’s wolf population to 29 in the ongoing effort to restore this iconic species.
50 In 50 Challenge Returns for Second Year
From Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, through July 14, 2025, LightHawk is taking to the skies once again for our most ambitious conservation mission yet – 50 flights in 50 days.
The 50 in 50 Challenge isn’t just about flying—it’s about the collective impact of conservation from the air and on the ground. Your support ensures that these critical flights continue, helping to protect wildlife, waterways, and ecosystems we all need and share.
LightHawk In The News
- Colorado’s next 15 wolves will be coming to Eagle, Pitkin and Garfield counties in the next 2 weeks
- DeSantis to ask Trump to let Florida to control federal money for Everglades restoration
- Wolves from British Columbia have arrived in Colorado. A Facebook group tried breaking the news.
- Endangered Mexican wolf pups born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago begin journey back to the wild
- More wolves welcomed to Colorado
- In Florida, a race is on to save the Everglades and protect a key source of drinking water
- Poll shows Utahns desire protection of national monuments with nation's transition of power
Photo of the Month
Photo by Harry Vogel
This image was taken on a recent LightHawk flight to monitor the bulk of Lake Winnipesaukee in central New Hampshire for stranded Common Loons. Loons need large areas of open waters or they become trapped. Our partners with Loon Preservation Committee were able to observe and document approximately 35,000 acres of the lake surface during this flight. Fortunately, no stranded Common Loons were seen! This. image was captured by Harry Vogel. Special thanks to LightHawk volunteer pilot Mike McNamara for donating this flight.
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