SouthWings

Results: SouthWings has flown thousands of individuals and organizations, from local groups to national powerhouses, to educate community leaders, policy-makers, and the media, and to collect scientific data on forests, watersheds, historic landmarks, and the globally significant ecosystems of the Southeast.SouthWings’ work directly benefits conservation non-profits, from grassroots groups to national organizations; elected officials/policy makers; and members of the media. The tools we provide these our partners offer a perspective that fosters an understanding of the scale and relationship of cumulative environmental effects, increase their understanding of the environmental challenges and opportunities facing the Southeast and strengthening their campaigns and ultimately resulting in a much greater chance of success. We employ three proven flight models: Monitoring and Survey Flights – We can provide aerial coverage to areas that are often remote or inaccessible by ground. These flights assist in gathering data that may be used for scientific or regulatory purposes. Flights of Persuasion – From leaders in the community to senior decision-makers, these flights give select passengers the opportunity to be inspired to lead positive change for natural resource awareness and protection. Media Flights – For photographers, videographers, writers, and journalists, these flights capture the story of the environment, bringing evidence to a wider audience.

Target demographics: protect and restore the environment.

Direct beneficiaries per year: hundreds of individuals access the aerial perspective to gather critical environmental data, images, and inspiration to develop creative conservation solutions.

Geographic areas served: the Southeastern United States

Programs: flights with volunteer pilots. SouthWings provides an unmatched aerial perspective of the challenges – and solutions – to protect and restore the rivers, wetlands, forests, and coastlines of the Southeast. Our dedicated corps of volunteer pilots exposes the broad scale of environmental threats and inspires actions to conserve our vital ecosystems and the communities that rely on them. SouthWings collaborates with highly effective conservation and community partners throughout the Southeast to gather relevant data, determine the best strategies to solve environmental problems, and target individuals with the greatest potential to influence positive change, from reporters and photographers to legislators and community leaders.