Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf of Mexico

September, 2005 - Radar satellite images taken over the Gulf of Mexico in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina showed thin but widespread oil slicks emanating from many platforms and other sources. Most of the slicks dispersed within a few days, but persistent slicks in some locations indicated minor but continuous leakage from a few damaged platforms weeks after the hurricane passed through. Look here to see the images.

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Congress is poised to allow drilling for oil and gas in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

SkyTruth images clearly show the vast infrastructure and landscape impacts of drilling in the nearby Prudhoe Bay oil field, a possible fate for the Refuge.

Proposed revisions to the 1872 Mining Act may open public land near the Grand Canyon to development.

SkyTruth images show the potential size and scope of development on the rim of the canyon.

Outreach and Education Road Show a Success 

OCTOBER 22, 2004 - Over 19 days SkyTruth covered 4,000 miles throughout Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and Utah meeting with many organizations that address oil and gas drilling, hardrock mining, and other environmental issues affecting the Rocky Mountain West.

Read More About the Road Show



 SkyTruth Awarded Two New Grants

AUGUST 2, 2004 - A major 2-year grant from The Tiffany & Co. Foundation to support our work related to hardrock mining in the western U.S. and around the world and a grant from Patagonia to help us illustrate the potential impacts of energy development in the spectacular Roan Plateau of western Colorado and the Valle Vidal of northern New Mexico.

  SkyTruth Announces Grants

SkyTruth received new grant support from The Brainerd Foundation, The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation, The Alki Fund of the Tides Foundation, True North Foundation, and The WestWind Foundation.



SKYTRUTH WORK FEATURED IN PUBLICATIONS

  SkyTruth images help biologists studying antelope, mule deer.

   A recent High Country News article explores the controversy surrounding the effect of gas exploration on the Upper Green River Basin in Wyoming. SkyTruth images have impacted the debate.

EDUCATIONAL APPLICATION OF IMAGES

   SkyTruth images show fishing vessels congregated around marine protected areas.

  SkyTruth works with regional park authority to create new kiosk at visitor's center.




SKYTRUTH PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

  SkyTruth's President, John Amos, recently provided Defenders of Wildlife an expert witness statement to support a legal filing. Defenders is protesting proposed natural gas development in Wyoming Range lynx habitat on public Forest Service land. [PDF File]

  Founder and President, John Amos gives oral and written testimony to Congress on the impacts of modern-day natural gas production. [PDF File]