A lot is happening in the Sonoran Desert right now.

In a time when so much feels uncertain, our corner of the world is facing big changes too. We’re seeing rising demands for water and energy, a changing climate, and shifting political priorities that bring new challenges for the desert we love.

But the Coalition is rising to the challenge!

For nearly 30 years, we have worked to protect the Sonoran Desert in Southern Arizona, using local advocacy to create lasting change. We’re actively fighting threats like I-11, advocating for stronger conservation standards, and working to keep wildlife corridors connected across our region. This has all been possible because of you.

The Coalition is changing too – two new staff members are bringing fresh ideas and energy to our work, helping us to meet what comes next with renewed momentum. As we continue to grow, our commitment to protecting the desert is stronger than ever.

The desert adapts, deepens its roots, and holds on. So do we. Your support helps us to keep moving forward.

Will you help us reach our goal of raising $120,000 this year?

Thanks to you, we can respond quickly to new challenges. We continue to review development proposals, advocate for stronger habitat protections, and speak up against projects that threaten wildlife and sever their landscape connections.

We’ve seen what this community can accomplish together. This spring, we celebrated 10 years of the Sonoran Desert’s first wildlife bridge and its sister underpass. Getting these crossings built was a major advocacy win for us. Now, they help thousands of animals cross safely each year. This guides our advocacy for future wildlife crossings.

In the year ahead, we will continue this vital work. We’re expecting another public comment period for I-11: this project threatens pristine habitats and decades of conservation work. And in the threatened Tucson – Tortolita Mountain wildlife linkage, we’ll keep studying the area with our cameras and advocating for connectivity solutions across I-10.

Together, we’re working to protect the wild places we love. Will you give today to help keep the Sonoran Desert connected and protected for generations?

Thank you for being part of this mission.

For the desert,

Christina McVie
Board President

P.S. We are grateful – always – for donations of any size. Each one is meaningful and humbling. Thank you for helping us raise $120,000 before the end of the year!

We’re excited about what we will accomplish in the year ahead!