Mission: LightHawk brings aviation and conservation together to improve efforts to protect land, water and wildlife. The aerial perspective provides a better understanding of the ways environments are connected and how policies impact life on the ground. Many nonprofit organizations lack the resources to effectively harness the gift of flight. LightHawk staff provide the expertise needed to plan and execute flights in support of important conservation projects. We fly partner scientists, philanthropists, media and other stakeholders in an effort to shine a light on important conservation issues. Our work is focused on protecting land, water, wildlife and building climate resilience. Flights are provided to our partners at no cost. (Less)

LightHawk is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1982, and donations are tax-deductible.