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Tortoise Crossing: Our History with the Sonoran Desert Tortoise and our mission to watch them cross Oracle Road
The Sonoran Desert tortoise (SDT) is one of the most resilient and adaptable animals in the Sonoran Desert. With a life span of up to 80 years, the Sonoran Desert […]
Friends of the Desert Newsletter #64
Our Spring 2024 newsletter is here! In this issue, learn more about: And more! Check it out ->
This Little Owl has a Big History
The cactus ferruginous pygmy owl (CFPO) is only 6 inches tall but plays a big part in the Coalition’s story. Even after all this time, this little owl is a […]
Desert Fence Busters: Annual Reports 2021-2023
BACKGROUND In 1916 the first formal organization was created to protect declining wildlife populations in the Tucson area, called the Tucson Game Protective Association. This group primarily worked to regulate […]
2023 Wildlife Monitoring Report for Tucson-Tortolita Mountains Linkage
Background In February 2021, the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection (CSDP) began a new study of wildlife movement and species presence between the Tortolita and Tucson Mountains, including the Avra […]
Welcome Spring 2024 Desert Wildlife Interns!
Our interns are joining us for the Spring 2024 semester to help with wildlife camera database management, and more. Welcome to the team! Lilly Elena Esperanza Ramirez, Spring 2024 Desert Wildlife […]
Join us for Environmental Day at the Capitol
Please join us for Environmental Day at the Arizona Capitol on Thursday, Jan 25th, 2024 from 8:30-2pm. Hear great speakers, meet other awesome advocates, and meet with your legislators to advocate […]
I-11 Lawsuit Update: New Legal Challenges Filed for Threatening Endangered Species
Lawsuit Challenges Federal Officials for Failing to Protect Endangered Species Along Proposed Arizona Interstate TUCSON, Ariz.— Conservation groups filed new legal challenges against the Federal Highway Administration today for failing to consider harms to […]
Donate today for the Sonoran Desert!
This past year has been full of growth and energy here at the Coalition. During our 25th year, we started new projects and renewed our commitment to our mission. Together, […]
Merchandise Update!
Get your new Coalition t-shirt and other merchandise today! Join us in celebrating over 25 years of Sonoran Desert Protection this year by purchasing a new CSDP t-shirt, either short […]