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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Adopt a Wildlife Camera Today!
With your camera sponsorship, you can name your camera and receive exclusive photos!
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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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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, […]
Action Alert: Speak out today in support of the Endangered Species Act! - April 24, 2018
The Endangered Species Act is under assault in Congress and we need your help! A new Farm Bill package just passed out of the House Agricultural Committee and will be going to the full House for a vote soon. This bill contains a provision allowing the Environmental Protection Agency to approve pesticides without analyzing the […]
Clean and Quiet Shuttles Come to Sabino Canyon in 2019 - April 18, 2018
The Coalition has been partnering with both Pima Association of Governments (PAG) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) for many years, both on long-range transportation planning and passage and implementation of the RTA voter-approved plan that includes $45 million for wildlife crossing infrastructure. Recently, PAG and the RTA formed a non-profit called the Regional Partnering […]
Leading the next generation out into the field! - March 30, 2018
by Jessica Moreno It was a clear, crisp day on March 6, and the freshly brewed coffee was almost as invigorating as the arrival of several school bus-loads of fourth graders and parents from Manzanita Elementary. Over 100 curious minds boiled out into the lower parking lot of the Santa Catalina Catholic Church on Oracle […]
Emerging issues with the Oracle Road wildlife crossings create opportunities for stronger community connections. -
by Jessica Moreno Once a wildlife crossing is built, the project still isn’t done. CSDP has remained actively involved with the wildlife bridge and underpass project on Oracle Road since its completion, helping to install educational signage, planning re-vegetation and erosion control, engaging on emerging issues like motorized use and other encroachments, and, of course, monitoring […]
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Mich Coker
“I support the Coalition because it consistently produces great results against often-overwhelming odds.”
