SouthWings partners with conservation groups, community groups, media, and decision-makers to provide a unique perspective to better understand and solve pressing environmental issues in the Southeast. www.southwings.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mxyx4q3fsa2cA very special part of this year's SouthWings Fly-In was the inaugrual Legacy Award. This award honors those who have served SouthWings mission as a volunteer pilot and/or board member for 20 years or more. We were humbled to award our co-founders, Hume Davenport and Jay Mills.16 Oct 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxyx4q3fsa2chttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mx7bpks3yv2jLast week, "Catch the King" team members took to the skies to visualize the high tide's reach in coastal Virginia. Volunteers will come together on the ground this weekend to map the King Tide as part of a community science initiative: buff.ly/wqBEndG https://buff.ly/wqBEndG06 Oct 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx7bpks3yv2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mwvqvnf6ic2hJoin us in welcoming one of our new volunteer pilots, Matt Burr! Matt is based in Ohio, and he is excited to help our partners in the Ohio River Valley and Appalachia. "My love for conservation began at an early age, before I learned to fly." Read more in his bio: buff.ly/MExTntY02 Oct 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvqvnf6ic2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mwszeucsd72wSouthWings in the News: Developer petitioning to remove protections of a property in coastal South Carolina Read the story: buff.ly/3znlfyA Photos from our flights continue to illustrate conservation challenges long after the flight occurs. 🌳 https://buff.ly/3znlfyA01 Oct 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwszeucsd72whttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mvzrhjcl3h2fLast week, Neuse Riverkeeper Samantha Krop got into the air to investigate sediment pollution in Brices Creek. Using info learned from the flight, she engaged NC DEQ. After an inspector visited the site, they discovered they were clearing land not covered by their development plan. https://buff.ly/7vQ6SJb21 Sep 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzrhjcl3h2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mvnda7uz7q2cCheck it out: SouthWings talks with Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League about how aviation supports the environmental movement in the Southeast🛩️ buff.ly/BduFh9m https://open.spotify.com/episode/670a8E94oseog0ZEKBTALO?si=404fgTu6SXCGlxeQbyLEQA16 Sep 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnda7uz7q2chttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mukfw5kf4j2jEarlier this week, we joined @selc.bsky.social, @protectparks.bsky.social, South Texas Environmental Justice Network and StopSpaceX in submitting comments in opposition to the FAA's proposal to waive requiments to consider 13 federal statutes in licensing and permitting commercial space operations.02 Sep 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukfw5kf4j2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mtw3mdipko24Have you seen the SouthWings store? There's a variety of styles that let you rep SouthWings! Check it out: southwings.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Orders are processed & shipped on the first of the month 📆 https://southwings.itemorder.com/shop/home/25 Aug 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtw3mdipko24https://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mtlwfjlabi2uEnvironmental wins often take years to achieve. SouthWings is here for the long haul. We thrive through powerful collaboration like the one described by @SkyTruth.org : buff.ly/QOLs2wT We are grateful for SkyTruth's partnership and for the incredible tools they bring to the environmental movement! https://skytruth.org/case-studies/the-colossal-oil-spill-big-energy-tried-to-hide-for-14-years21 Aug 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlwfjlabi2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mtgyvrec522jJoin us in welcoming our newest Volunteer Pilot, Garrett DeMeyer! "I'm inspired by the natural world when viewed from above and am excited to share that experience." Read more in his bio: https://www.southwings.org/volunteer-pilots/garrett-demeyer19 Aug 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgyvrec522jhttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mtbnqrjvff2uThanks to pressure from advocates acoss NC and the Southeast, secrecy and Non Disclosure Agreements are no longer cutting it for winning the public approval of proposed data center projects. Read more in lisasorg.bsky.social 's recent article (photos from a recent SouthWings flight): buff.ly/e3pVL9w https://insideclimatenews.org/news/14082026/data-center-pr-blitz-backfiring/17 Aug 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbnqrjvff2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3msqb7f3gnz2sThis summer, two volunteer pilots supported West Virginia Rivers Coalition in getting a comprehensive view of the petrochemical industry buildout along the Ohio River Valley. 📷️ Follansbee, WV on the Ohio River. Photo by Blake Flessas10 Aug 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqb7f3gnz2shttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3msio3czctk2gJoin us in welcoming a new Volunteer Pilot to our ranks! Matt Holbert is a Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor based in West Virginia and has already been able to support two SouthWings partners with flights in his home state. Read more in his bio: buff.ly/h6s5lGH https://www.southwings.org/volunteer-pilots/matt-holbert07 Aug 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3msio3czctk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3msg7d7xhfc25Last week, Hurricane Creekkeeper John Wathen flew with Volunteer Pilot Woody Beck. The flight's main purpose was to provide information and perspective on a mega data center proposed for Brookwood, AL. They were also able to check up on previous sources of pollution. buff.ly/SyCaPjm https://yourcreekkeeper.blogspot.com/2026/08/hurricane-creek-surveillance-flight.html06 Aug 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3msg7d7xhfc25https://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3msdvjnkshm2cSouthWings has been supporting photographer @jhenryfair.com in his work to document the unique and ecologically important areas in coastal South Carolina currently threatened by a planned gas power plant, existing coal ash disposal site, proposed gas pipeline, and potential data center development. https://lowcountrywriter.com/a-river-runs-through-it/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTfVcFwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXNKNnFVb3o3anpzeHp2c1RzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeKYwXzTqqgSvReT7wTLhlicXuwyyHiNgiIntYE6nUSqV-kQi1M6EMK_or0QM_aem_HPmd5OfLva_ZISSyERks4Q05 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdvjnkshm2chttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mrwzxa5y3u2rThirty years ago, SouthWings began with a simple but powerful idea: giving people a new perspective—literally—could change how they understand and protect the places we all depend on. buff.ly/mq6ob7Z https://www.southwings.org/donate31 Jul 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwzxa5y3u2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mrusqfvgje25Action Alert: Join The Canal Will Kill NOLA at their Comment Submission Party this Saturday, 10am-2pm (address: buff.ly/qVRRcPB) Head over to instagram @thecanalwillkillnola to watch their recent mini-series about the project. Volunteer Pilot Gabe supported the filming earlier this year. https://mailchi.mp/72f77e37464d/next-public-meetup-for-cwknola-this-monday-at-6pm-12776446?e=3a8695bbab30 Jul 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrusqfvgje25https://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mrap7marv52rHot off the press! Check out all the great work that SouthWings Volunteer Pilots have supported so far this year in our 2026 Mid Year Report: bit.ly/26midyear22 Jul 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrap7marv52rhttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mqmsrucszw2mMore good news to celebrate! The NC General Assemby passed a budget(!) and more importantly, it includes a $10.2 million recurring investment in safe wildlife crossings every two years. Excellent work from our partners in the Safe Passage Coalition! https://buff.ly/ArD7Hs114 Jul 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmsrucszw2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mqju6q7s6h2iOut now - the latest season of Threshold podcast! This season explores the environmental injustices experienced by the communities along the Mississippi River Corridor known as Cancer Alley. Listen now, and tune in for the rest of the insightful season: https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/the-corridor-episode-113 Jul 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqju6q7s6h2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mq7tuzmfvq2mWin for our partners in Louisiana! Air Products cancels a massive "blue hydrogen" project that would have impacted five parishes and threatened Lake Maurepas. Read more about this victory from Earthjustice: buff.ly/oshvkur https://earthjustice.org/press/2026/air-products-abandons-proposed-louisiana-blue-hydrogen-and-ammonia-plant-with-carbon-capture-scheme09 Jul 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7tuzmfvq2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mp6vi5gget2pDid you know that the Chesapeake Bay Program maintains a large photo archive for use in raising awareness, educating the public, and inspiring care for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed? Here's a recent column in the Bay Journal featuring a SouthWings photo by Will Parson: buff.ly/wGAZiN9 https://www.bayjournal.com/columns/stewards_corner/from-chesapeake-bay-to-blue-ridge-you-don-t-have-to-choose/article_b4424449-4b66-403b-928d-25e841e715d3.html26 Jun 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6vi5gget2phttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3molftjkvk32f🎉 Please join us in welcoming Riley Lewis as our new Eastern Program Manager! 🎉 Riley is no stranger to SouthWings, and in her recent position as the White Oak Waterkeeper she utilized SouthWings flights quite frequently for water quality investigations. Check out her bio: buff.ly/eal8sQn18 Jun 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3molftjkvk32fhttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mnstm4qqyr2kOn this World Oceans Day, we are reminded that how we use our land and inland waterways impacts the health of our oceans. SouthWings flights help illuminate threats to our ecosystems and inspire solutions. 📷️ North Carolina coast from a recent SouthWings flight with Volunteer Pilot Rolf Wallin.08 Jun 2026 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnstm4qqyr2khttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mmhshblt5w2jWe had a great time connecting with partners at the Choose Clean Water Coalition this week! Conference participants got the aerial perspective of different landuses that impact the Susquehanna River - the largest tributary of the Chesapeake Bay.22 May 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmhshblt5w2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mlt3o4tuwc2fYesterday, Volunteer Pilot Ken took his first SouthWings flight to support Emory University researcher in documenting the severe drought conditions on Lake Hartwell in the Savannah River system. Hartwell is currently in Drought Level 2 at about 7 ft below the full pool level of the reservoir.14 May 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt3o4tuwc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3mlblvxlx3i23🌍✈️ Mission-driven flight support is available at no cost for environmental justice & conservation work! 📍 Request a flight: buff.ly/BgXLLKH 📷️ Riverbend coal ash cleanup by Peter Stauble07 May 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlblvxlx3i23https://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3ml53evnvdg2zWhen you give to SouthWings today on GiveNOLA Day, you are helping us empower frontline leaders like CEO and Director of Rise St. James, Sharon Lavigne. buff.ly/Md4ufop Thanks to a very generous emeritus volunteer pilot, Ken Knevel, all donations will be matched up to $5,000 today! #GiveNOLADay05 May 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml53evnvdg2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/southwings.bsky.social/post/3ml4mcavxke27Of all the days, why give today? The Greater New Orleans Foundation is amplifying your support with additional donations: 🖐️ The top five organizations in each size category with the most unique donors will receive an additional donation... buff.ly/Md4ufop05 May 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:xdgodrxop4chihj2exsofqau/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4mcavxke27