In 2025, volunteers made all the difference
This year was filled with a strong sense of community; we are constantly inspired by and appreciative of our volunteers and our collective positive impact for the desert. During our […]
CSDP advocates for wildlife with transportation planners
The annual Arizona Transportation Policy Summit, attended by planners and legislators, featured a new guest this year — the famous P22 Hollywood sign mountain lion. Also new was the focus […]
Plan Tucson 2025 implements the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan
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 […]
Imagine a Day Without Water
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
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
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
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 […]
Resolutions defend Ironwood Forest National Monument
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
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
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 […]