We are hiring!
We are excited to announce that we are hiring for a new part-time Operations Coordinator position! Please read the description below for information about this position and how to apply. […]
Wildlife Data Intern Zoey Feldman reflects on internship
Zoey Feldman joined the Coalition as a Wildlife Data Intern through the University of Arizona’s RISE program for the Spring 2026 semester. While at the Coalition, she contributed to the […]
Welcome to the Coalition, Arizona Mountain Mamas
Please join us in welcoming our newest Coalition member — Arizona Mountain Mamas! Arizona Mountain Mamas Their vision: “Mamas envision a future with clean air and water for our families, […]
Protecting the desert is powered by you
With so much changing across Southern Arizona, one thing remains clear: the Sonoran Desert needs people like you to stand up for it. Later this year, we will lead the […]
Welcome new Coalition member: Reid Park Zoo
Please join us in welcoming our newest Coalition member — the Reid Park Zoo! Reid Park Zoo Their mission: To connect people with animals, inspiring the protection of wild animals and […]
Conservation wins in Sahuarita
On Monday, February 23, 2026, the Town of Sahuarita voted to approve its draft 2025 General Plan, a set of guiding policies for the management and future growth of the […]
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 […]
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 […]