CONSERVATION FLYER
Mission of the Month: Colorado wildfires and climate change
Photo by Evan Anderman
In early October, a trio of LightHawk volunteer pilots met with a group taking part in the Colorado Wildland Fire Conference in Snowmass, CO. These flights were arranged in partnership with Fire Adapted Colorado, a nonprofit working to build support for wildfire mitigation work in areas closest to communities and critical infrastructure. Their work is aimed at administrative and policy decision-makers.
Over the past several years, states across the west have seen a significant increase in the size and intensity of wildfires. Thanks to climate change, fire seasons start earlier and end later. This comes at a significant cost, both financially and ecologically.
LightHawk In The News
- Water wars in the western U.S. could spread to the Midwest, Great Plains
- Wildfire Funders Connect in CO
- The View from Above: What Oregon’s Mega-Dairies Don’t Want You to See
- Big rains are worsening nutrient pollution in rivers. Experts say solutions start on farms
- Forest Tug-Of-War: Everyone wants in on the debate
- Conservation Air Force to patrol Clearwater
- Missouri and the Midwest are gearing up for water fights fueled by climate change
- Holding Out Hope On the Drying Rio Grande
- Florida Everglades restoration is progressing, but scientists say it needs improvement
Photo of the Month
Photo by Mark Henle
This month's photo comes from a flight provided by volunteer pilot Mark Henley over the Colorado River Delta. Arizona Republic photographer Mark Henle captured this stunning image during the flight. The goal of the flight was to highlight for members of the media the conservation/water issues of the Delta and to show areas of restoration. In addition, the flight provided the Raise the River Coalition with a chance to add to their archive of visual images and video.
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