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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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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Oro Valley’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance produces results - August 13, 2018
Bayer Vella, the Oro Valley Town Planning Manager, recently wrote an informative and exciting article for TucsonLocalMedia.com. Titled “Oro Valley Town Talk: Environmental Conservation values, balance, and results,” this article outlines the positive impacts from Oro Valley’s Environmentally-Sensitive Lands Ordinance (ESLO). In the article, Mr. Vella states, “How did the community determine the right balance […]
Opposition to any proposed interstate in Avra Valley grows -
The recently convened I-11 Joint Stakeholder Community Planning Group has released a press release and position statement opposing any proposed route for Interstate 11 in Avra Valley. The Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection is a proud leader of this new community stakeholder group. The full press release is below: Citizens Convened by Federal and State […]
A huge welcome to our new Conservation Science Director, Jessica Moreno! - August 7, 2018
The Coalition is excited to announce the hiring of our new Conservation Science Director, Jessica Moreno. Jessica has been working with the Coalition for the past year and a half as an Independent Contractor on a few specific wildlife linkages projects. She is going to be an important and valuable member of our team moving […]
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 […]
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