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The USGS, in collaboration with the geological surveys of Colorado and Wyoming, will conduct low-level helicopter flights over specified areas for one month to image geology using airborne geophysical technology. The flights will cover Routt, Jackson, and Larimer counties in Colorado, as well as Carbon and Albany counties in Wyoming.

The purpose is to expand geological knowledge and map critical mineral resources, supporting national security. The airborne electromagnetic survey will operate at altitudes of 100 to 200 feet (30-60 meters) and employ a sensor to measure electromagnetic signals. This effort is part of a two-year data collection project scheduled to finish in 2026.