Announcements
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 […]
Transitions
Dear Friends, I want to share with you some news about transitions here at the Coalition. After 26 years serving as the Executive Director of this amazing organization, I am […]
We’re in the News! AZPM Story on the Oracle Road Wildlife Crossings.
Read the full article here! Tony Paniagua from Arizona Public Media (AZPM) visited us on the Oracle Road wildlife crossing bridge to get the scoop on our work there for […]
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. Written by Jonni Zeman Even after all this time, this […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Apply for our Spring 2024 Desert Wildlife Internship today!
Job Description Interns with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection (CSDP) actively contribute to meaningful conservation projects to protect wildlife and open space. They will be mentored by CSDP staff, […]
2023 Volunteer Awards!
Join us in celebrating our volunteers! (Awardees are listed in no particular order) Volunteer of the Year In recognition of outstanding volunteer service for Sonoran Desert protection in as many […]