Wild Connections Week
A field trip series from CSDP Join us for a series of free field trips to our region’s most critical wildlife corridors during the week of April 13! Explore, learn […]
A win for wildlife linkages in Pima County
It looks as if Pima County voters have given “the green light to RTA Next” (as one headline put it) in the 2026 RTA Special Election. The voter-approved plan includes […]
Our roadmap: CSDP’s 2026 Strategic Plan
We are excited to share our updated Strategic Plan, a roadmap for CSDP’s next chapter of protecting and connecting the Sonoran Desert in Southern Arizona. This plan builds on our […]
The Sonoran Desert can’t wait another 20 years. Vote yes on Props. 418 & 419
Read on the Tucson Sentinel Propositions 418 and 419 would allow Pima County to continue investing in wildlife connectivity through RTA Next, which includes $50 million for critical regional conservation […]
The latest community science data from the Tucson-Tortolita Mountains wildlife linkage
Our latest annual report on the Tucson-Tortolita Mountains wildlife linkage project is out. In this report, we detail the most up-to-date data and findings from our wildlife camera monitoring efforts […]
Desert Fence Busters 2025 Annual Report & accomplishments!
About the Desert Fence Busters The Desert Fence Busters is a collaborative conservation project in Tucson’s west valley to improve and enhance wildlife movement between natural areas by removing miles […]
A vote for Props 418 & 419 is a vote for wildlife linkages
Did you know that a vote for RTA Next is a vote to keep wildlife and drivers safe in Pima County? The RTA Next plan will head to voters this […]
Join us for Environmental Day at the Arizona Capitol!
Environmental Day at the Capitol is almost here once again! This is a great opportunity to meet with your legislators, hear from great speakers about environmental justice movements, and connect […]
An update on Copper World
It’s important to remember: Copper World is not a done deal. Mining attempts in this area have repeatedly failed over the past 30+ years. This project continues to be strongly […]
New cameras show wildlife use of railroad underpass at I-10
In early November 2025, Desert Monitor volunteers Virgil Swadley, Keith Kleber, and Kyle Rohlfing joined wildlife biologist Jessica Moreno to install 5 new wildlife cameras in the abandoned railroad underpass […]