Volunteer pilots help tell the story of rising sea levels

JANUARY 26, 2019 BY GENERAL AVIATION NEWS STAFF

General aviation pilots who volunteer for LightHawk, a flight-based conservation organization, recently caught a glimpse into the future of rising sea levels and impacts on both coasts from climate change.

The pilots joined forces with the Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of clean water and healthy beaches, on Jan. 22, 2019, to capture photos of king tides.

Twice a year, naturally-occurring king tides take place when the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun cause tides to significantly swell, flooding roads, houses, industrial sites, and communities. The nationwide flights were conducted to capture high-level views of rising tides to motivate elected officials and local communities to proactively improve coastal management for the future, according to officials with both organizations.



The coast in Maine.

During the recent king tides event, the nationally-coordinated flight campaign covered key areas along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. More than 20 flights carried elected officials, photographers, experts, and reporters over coastal areas to witness extreme high tides and collect aerial images.

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