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 […]
We are hiring!
We are excited to announce that we are hiring for a new Program Manager position! Please read the description below for information about this position and how to apply. Program […]
Desert Wildlife Intern Mireya Ballesteros reflects on internship
Mireya Ballesteros joined the Coalition as a Desert Wildlife Intern through the University of Arizona’s RISE program for the Spring 2025 semester, and she continued through the summer. She played […]
One step closer to more local funding for wildlife crossings
The $50 million budget for wildlife linkages has been restored in the RTA Next Plan! We want to thank you for the immense community support for this restored budget and […]
Tucson City Council rejects Project Blue!
Yesterday, the City of Tucson officially rejected the proposed Project Blue data center project. We’re incredibly grateful to our Mayor and Council, and especially Council Member Dahl, for standing up […]