Welcome new Coalition member: Maricopa Bird Alliance
November 4, 2025
Please join us in welcoming our newest Coalition member — the Maricopa Bird Alliance! Maricopa Bird Alliance Their mission: The Maricopa Bird Alliance is an organization of volunteers dedicated to the […]
Plan Tucson 2025 implements the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan
October 31, 2025
Over the past few months, we have advocated for new, stronger conservation guidelines in Tucson’s Plan Tucson 2025, the city’s development blueprint for the next decade. With support from city […]
Action alert: The latest on Copper World
October 22, 2025
A 160-acre Arizona State Land Department parcel next to the Copper World facilities will be auctioned off by the state early next year, and we expect Hudbay will try to […]
Our latest newsletter is here!
October 21, 2025
Read the full newsletter here. Here’s a sneak peak! In this issue, we cover: Thank you for reading and for your continued support for our work protecting and connecting the […]
Imagine a Day Without Water
October 16, 2025
Last week, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero proclaimed October 16, 2025 as Imagine a Day Without Water. Imagine a Day Without Water is observed internationally every year on October 16, serving […]
Protecting open spaces with Pima Prospers 2025
October 15, 2025
On October 14, 2025, the Pima County Board of Supervisors approved Pima Prospers 2025, the County’s updated comprehensive plan that will guide local growth and land use decisions for the next […]
Join us for a Day of Desert Joy
October 3, 2025
This month, we’re coming together to celebrate the beauty of the Sonoran Desert and the joy of being in community. These events are inspired by our popular e-newsletter, A Dose […]
Our vision for a connected Tucson-Tortolita Mountain wildlife linkage
September 26, 2025
The Sonoran Desert currently faces a major landscape connectivity challenge: The Tucson and Tortolita Mountains are currently divided by the 10-lane Interstate-10 freeway (I-10) and the parallel frontage road and […]
Ironwood Forest faces familiar attacks from Rep. Gosar
September 19, 2025
PIMA COUNTY, Ariz. — Tuesday’s introduction of H.R.5393 — legislation that aims to undo Presidential Proclamation 7320, which established Ironwood Forest National Monument in 2000 — is the latest in […]
Resolutions defend Ironwood Forest National Monument
September 11, 2025
The outpouring of recent support from the community and local governments for Ironwood Forest National Monument (IFNM) has been incredible. The Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection has been working hard […]
Another successful year of improving the Oracle Road wildlife crossings
September 4, 2025
Since August 2023, we’ve led our Habitat Restoration Days at the Oracle Road wildlife crossings to improve the habitat for wildlife and support biodiversity. In August 2024, we received a […]
Welcome new Coalition member: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
August 27, 2025
Please join us in welcoming our newest Coalition member — the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum! Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum The mission of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is to inspire people to live in […]
We are hiring!
August 25, 2025
We are excited to announce that we are hiring for a new Program Manager position! Please read the description below for information about this position and how to apply. Program […]
Desert Wildlife Intern Mireya Ballesteros reflects on internship
August 21, 2025
Mireya Ballesteros joined the Coalition as a Desert Wildlife Intern through the University of Arizona’s RISE program for the Spring 2025 semester, and she continued through the summer. She played […]
One step closer to more local funding for wildlife crossings
August 19, 2025
The $50 million budget for wildlife linkages has been restored in the RTA Next Plan! We want to thank you for the immense community support for this restored budget and […]
Data centers: next steps in Southern Arizona
August 18, 2025
On August 6, 2025, the Tucson City Council rejected an annexation that would have enabled an economic development proposal for a large-scale data center. Read more about the run-up to […]
Tucson City Council rejects Project Blue!
August 7, 2025
Yesterday, the City of Tucson officially rejected the proposed Project Blue data center project. We’re incredibly grateful to our Mayor and Council, and especially Council Member Dahl, for standing up […]
2024 Annual Impact Report shows positive progress
July 15, 2025
Our 2024 Annual Impact Report is here! Your support has made a tangible, positive impact for Sonoran Desert open spaces and wildlife – thank you! Here’s a sneak peak of […]