Flying Partner: Santa Cruz River Alliance

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Mission Type: Conservation of Riparian Areas

Summary: Wings of Change flew researchers and a videographer from KUAT TV, the local public television station, from the headwaters of the Santa Cruz river in the San Rafael Valley over its course south into Mexico and northwest back into the United States. The flight documented the riparian habitat along the river. A 6-part documentary resulted from the flight and focused attention on the restoration and conservation of the Santa Cruz.