We Stand Against the Seditious Attack on Democracy
We want to acknowledge the seditious attack on democracy at the U.S. Capitol that occurred on January 6th, and the events that continue to unfold as a result of actions […]
The future of our Community Science Program
As we plan for 2021, we wanted to share with you where we are with each of our community science projects, and what’s new coming on the horizon! Volunteers have […]
Field Notes: a rare sighting of a clay-colored sparrow
By Ken Lamberton On day 218 of the Pandemic, my daughter Jessica and I hike in black masks south along Speeden Wash to her wildlife cameras under the I-10 culverts […]
Friends of the Desert Newsletter #58
We hope our Fall 2020 newsletter brings some hope, joy, and positivity into your mailboxes and inboxes. Despite the many really hard situations in the world today, there is still […]
During Pandemic, Community Scientists Adapt to Save the Desert
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2020 Contact: Jessica Moreno, Jessica.Moreno@sonorandesert.org, (520) 388-9925 Carolyn Campbell, Carolyn.Campbell@sonorandesert.org, (520) 629-0525 During Pandemic, Community Scientists Adapt to Save the Desert Tucson, AZ – The Coalition for […]
Our 2020 Strategic Plan lays out our vision for the future
After a year-long process of internal reflection and evaluation, surveying our key stakeholders, and working closely with our Board of Directors, we recently finalized our 2020 Strategic Plan. We are […]
Intern Spotlight: Rob Wisler
When did you fall in love with the Sonoran Desert? I suspect your answer and mine are the same – you fell in love the first time you wandered into […]
Updates from the El Rio Riparian Preserve
By Janine Spencer-Glasson, Friends of El Rio Preserve The Santa Cruz River serves as an important resource for migrating birds in the southwestern United States. Migrating birds depend upon riparian […]
Animal Planet – a slam poem by Laurie Jurs
A big thanks to Laurie Jurs for submitting the slam poem “Animal Planet” below. In Laurie’s words: I have lived in the desert on five acres south of Green Valley […]
We Stand in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter and All People of Color
The Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and all people of color. There is no way to do the work of healing and nurturing […]
Pima County releases 2019 Annual Report on Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan
In March 2020, Pima County released its fourth annual report on its Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSCP). The full report can be found on the Pima County website HERE. According […]
New data from the Tangerine Road wildlife underpasses
Did you know that there are five wildlife underpasses that traverse Tangerine Road? These wildlife underpasses were finished in 2018 and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) is now […]
A variety of wildlife captured on camera near I-10 East
Over the last year or so, we have expanded our work protecting Sonoran Desert wildlife linkages to the Rincon-Santa Rita-Whetstone Mountains wildlife linkage that is fragmented by Interstate 10 east […]
The latest monitoring data from the Oracle Road wildlife crossings!
Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) just released the latest and greatest monitoring data from the Oracle Road wildlife overpass and underpass. This represents FOUR FULL YEARS of monitoring these […]
Friends of the Desert newsletter #57 is out in the world!
Although we know most of us are pretty preoccupied with the current global pandemic, we decided to still send out our spring newsletter, hoping to inject a little joy and […]
New wildlife cameras generate spectacular photos
Thanks to a new partnership with volunteer, welder, and ecology student Raynor Vandeven, there are now four wildlife cameras out in the field with professional photography equipment capturing images of […]
Join us for a new Desert Excursions field trip on March 21 or March 30!
Would you be interested in going on a field trip to learn about one of the Coalition’s programs, meet some great people, and get outside into our beautiful Sonoran Desert […]
Vote today for CSDP to win a $2,000 Banff Grant!
Will you take 30 seconds today and vote for CSDP to win one of Summit Hut’s $2,000 Banff Grants? You can vote right now at: https://woobox.com/77j9qu Five wonderful non-profits have been […]