We remain focused
Key policy issues for the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection are now under threat. The Coalition is prepared for any political outcome, though, and our dedication to the Sonoran Desert only strengthens in light of challenges.
New Report from Save the Scenic Santa Ritas: Economic Impacts of Copper World
In June 2024, a new report was released by Power Consulting, analyzing the economic impacts of Hudbay’s proposed Copper World project, an expansion of the Rosemont Mine, for Pima County. […]
Letter to Governor Hobbs to Reconsider Position on I-11 West Option.
The Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection remains opposed to the proposed West route option through Avra Valley. Attached is our recent letter to Governor Katie Hobbs, asking her to reconsider […]
ACTION ALERT: New Comments Needed in Opposition to I-11 West Option!
Earlier this week, Gov. Hobbs announced that she would not oppose the construction of the proposed I-11 route through Avra Valley and west of the Tucson Mountains. Read the full […]
Support the fight against SunZia in the San Pedro River Valley
For almost 15 years, Coalition member group Cascabel Conservation Association and other conservation groups have been fighting the construction of SunZia, a mega-transmission line from east central New Mexico to […]
Join us for Environmental Lobby Day on February 7!
Let’s tell our legislators to prioritize wildlife, people, & the planet in 2023! On Tuesday, February 7th, come join the Coalition, Tucson Audubon Society, and over 20 other organizations for […]
Public comment period now open on I-11 Tier 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement
On July 16, 2021, the Arizona Department of Transportation and Federal Highways Administration released the Tier 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). The FEIS now identifies TWO possible Preferred Alternatives, […]
Support the 30×30 campaign
Have you heard of the 30×30 campaign? While this campaign has circulated for a while, it hit the national news recently when President Biden pledged in an Executive Order to […]
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 […]
Join us for Environmental Day 2020!
Thinking about what you can do for the environment this year? Join us for Environmental Day at the Arizona State Capitol on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. We’ve got a bus […]