Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection
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Interstate 11: A Disaster for the Sonoran Desert
Learn more about how you can oppose this destructive proposal for a new freeway next to Saguaro National Park.
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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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Habitat Conservation Planning
The Coalition advocates for strong conservation measures in all local planning processes.
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Open Space Preservation
The Coalition advocates for the preservation of connected, biologically rich open space within the Sonoran Desert.
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Oppose the Rosemont Mine
Learn more about how you can fight this disastrous mine proposal.
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Join us for our April Highway Cleanup! - March 30, 2019
Our adopted one-mile stretch of road includes the new Oracle Road wildlife underpass. This is a fun way to meet fellow like-minded conservationists, get some exercise, and beautify one of our roadways, all with the spectacular backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains. For more information email sarah.whelan@sonorandesert.org When: Saturday April 6, 2019 Time: 8am-10:30am Meeting […]
Friends of the Desert Newsletter – April 2019 - March 29, 2019
Our latest Friends of the Desert newsletter is now available! Click on the image to the right to access the digital version. If you’d like a print copy, please send us an email or give us a call at (520) 388-9925 and we’d be happy to put one in the mail! In this issue: Critter Cam Field Day […]
2019 Critter Cam Field Day a success! - March 26, 2019
In early March 2019, the Coalition’s second annual Critter Cam Field day took place at Catalina State Park, serving over 400 local children. Thanks to an amazing team of volunteers, the activities went off without a hitch! Coalition volunteer Craig Civalier wrote the poem below in celebration of the day – thanks so much […]
Pima County acquires new open space properties - February 25, 2019
February 25, 2019 Good news! According to Pima County Environmental Planning Manager Julia Fonseca, “In December 2018, the Pima County Board of Supervisors unanimously accepted a donation of 545 acres near the Ajo Scenic Loop in Western Pima County from a total of seven owners who wish to protect this natural desert over the long […]
Stand up for Avra Valley! - December 20, 2018
One of the Coalition’s supporters, Rick Brown, wrote this beautiful and powerful poem in defense of Avra Valley. Take a moment to sit with Rick’s commanding words about what we stand to lose if Interstate 11 is built at the doorstep to Saguaro National Park and other irreplaceable public lands. Thank you, Rick, for […]
New interactive case study about the Oracle Road wildlife crossings - December 7, 2018
A new interactive case study about the Oracle Road wildlife crossings was just launched through the work of the Desert Landscape Conservation Cooperative. This case study features both a 2-page summary and an interactive map with more detailed information. You can check out the case study at https://arcg.is/09arn8 or look at it in the box below. […]
Sonoran Desert wildlife linkages featured in Desert Leaf magazine - November 9, 2018
CSDP Conservation Science Director Jessica Moreno published a new article in the most recent edition of the Desert Leaf magazine. Jessica’s article provides a fantastic summary of the history of wildlife linkages protection in Pima County’s Sonoran Desert, along with anecdotes and reflections on both black bears and Sonoran Desert tortoises and why they both […]
Mich Coker
“I support the Coalition because it consistently produces great results against often-overwhelming odds.”
