Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection
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Celebrating 20 years of Sonoran Desert protection!
Learn more about everything we’ve accomplished together and our plans for the future!
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Safe Passages
Watch a stunning film about the Coalition’s work to protect Sonoran Desert wildlife linkages.
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Oracle Road Wildlife Crossings: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn everything you need to know about the Oracle Road wildlife crossings.
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Wildlife Monitoring Captures Thousands of Wildlife Photos!
The Coalition’s remote camera wildlife monitoring project has captured thousands of photos of stunning Sonoran Desert wildlife.
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Saguaro National Park adds $88 million+ to local economy - June 28, 2018
According to a recent study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Park Service, “…964,759 visitors to Saguaro National Park in 2017 spent $60,716,800 in Tucson and other communities near the park. That spending supported 866 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $88,682,500.” On […]
Endangered Gila topminnow once again swims the Santa Cruz River -
In fall 2017, local scientists had a surprising discovery in the Santa Cruz River – the return of the endangered Gila topminnow. This small inch-long fish is one of 44 species targeted by Pima County’s Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan. Scientists speculate that Pima County’s efforts to clean up the treated effluent that feeds this stretch […]
Pima County open space and tax base impacts -
In May 2018, Pima County released an important memo that explains succinctly why Pima County open space properties have a positive impact on the tax base. This was in response to an allegation made by Representative Vince Leach during the state legislative session that Pima County could receive more taxes if open space lands were […]
Pima County purchases 3,200 acres of new open space -
Great news! On June 19, 2018, the Pima County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of 3,200 acres of new open space on the east side of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The Tesoro Nueve Ranch contains parts of Buehman Canyon, an important tributary to the San Pedro River and a crucial wildlife linkage between the […]
Sonoran Desert wildlife crossings featured in Zocalo magazine - May 5, 2018
Zocalo magazine published a fantastic article about Sonoran Desert wildlife crossings in its April issue. Titled Animal Avenues, this article features both the successful Oracle Road wildlife crossings and plans for more wildlife crossings on Tangerine Road and La Cholla Boulevard. Check out the full article, including a new aerial photo of the Oracle Road […]
Lesser long-nosed bat removed from Endangered Species List -
Last month, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced that the lesser long-nosed is being removed from the endangered species list. The lesser-long nosed bat is one of Pima County’s Priority Vulnerable Species and is covered by the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan. More than anything, we are glad the bats are doing well! We support […]
Pima County Publishes 2017 Annual Report on the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan - May 2, 2018
In early March, Pima County published its 2017 Annual Report on the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan. According to Pima County, highlights of the report include: The permit was used to cover impacts of 14 private development projects and 33 County Capital Improvement Projects. Over 200 acres of land has been allocated as mitigation so far, […]
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