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North Complex Fire
11/05/2020
State: CA
Mission: EcoFlight flew with fire scientists and Sierra Forest Legacy over the North Complex fire so that reporters could get a…
Bulldozing Sunset Roadless Area
10/06/2020
State: CO
Mission: Center for Biological Diversity, Wilderness Workshop and Earthjustice caught wind that Arch Coal was illegally building roads into a roadless…
Natural Gas Flaring Virtual Flight
10/05/2020
State: CO
Mission: EcoFlight flew over Jackson County, Colorado to obtain photos and video of the flaring to be utilized in an upcoming…
OUR MISSION
To educate and advocate for the protection of remaining wild lands and wildlife habitat using small aircraft. The aerial perspective and our educational programs encourage an environmental stewardship ethic among citizens of all ages.
EcoFlight’s call to action is to work with all sides of an issue, the plane providing a platform for conversation to happen in order to find solutions. The aerial perspective and our ability to connect people can be used to help build bridges between current conflicting viewpoints, and a way to help Americans find common ground, bringing tribes, partisan alliances, and faith-based groups together
FEATURED VIDEOS
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The Salton Sea
The Salton Sea was designated an Audubon Important Bird Area of global significance. At its height more than 400 species of birds made regular use of the Salton Sea's deep water, shoreline, mudflats and wetlands, as well as the river channels and agricultural drains leading into it. In recent years, as the Sea's habitat becomes less stable, we have seen major changes for these birds. For instance, the Sea was historically a stopping point for 90% of the overwintering population of Eared Grebes. Now, with increasing salinity causing a change to their invertebrate food-source, the Eared Grebes have dwindled from millions to just handfuls. The majestic American White Pelicans, whose numbers each winter were in the thousands, have decreased to just a few birds. Not so long ago, the pelicans were so populous and popular that a festival was held each winter in their honor.
Nearly 100 square miles of the Sea we flew above is projected to dry-up in the next decade, leaving the lakebed exposed. This will uncover soil ridden with heavy metals, small particulate matter, and pesticide residues. The Salton Sea contamination was clearly visible from the plane. When dry, these toxic materials become subject to be blown throughout the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities. As a result, the Salton Sea could become the single biggest point source of air pollution in the country and a major threat to public health.
As the Salton Sea continues to shrink, the threat to people and the risk of wildfire increases. The Federal government owns more than 60% of the land in and outside the lake. While the state has instituted a management program, change isn't happening fast enough. Our partners are pushing for the Federal government to partner with the state and local governments to institute a program that will provide much-needed habitats for the birds and wildlife, suppress dust erosion, and provide economic benefits to the region. -
Badger-Two Medicine, Montana - The Heart of the Blackfeet Nation - Virtual Tour
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EcoFlight - Aerial Advocacy for Conservation
News & Media
Los Angeles Times
Boiling Point: The coal industry comes tumbling down in the American West
December 24, 2020
Los Angeles Times
Changes caused by worsening wildfires in California forests will last centuries
December 21, 2020
World Datanomic Forum of the Cloud Nation
8:30 a.m. December 18th, 2020: Explosions rocked the base of three massive smokestacks (USA)
December 19, 2020
Associated Press News
Power plant stacks that loomed over Arizona come down
December 18, 2020
News 10
North Complex: Forest could take 100 years to grow back
November 20, 2020
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