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 […]
2024 Annual Impact Report shows positive progress
Our 2024 Annual Impact Report is here! Your support has made a tangible, positive impact for Sonoran Desert open spaces and wildlife – thank you! Here’s a sneak peak of […]
CSDP presents local crossing work at the 2025 International Conference on Ecology and Transportation
Jessica Moreno shares her experience at this year’s International Conference on Ecology and Transportation. ICOET occurs in the U.S. every other year to bring together people who work on ecological issues related to transportation systems, an interdisciplinary field of work also known as “Road Ecology.”
Desert Wildlife Intern Aster Schaefer reflects on internship
Aster Schaefer joined the Coalition as a Desert Wildlife Intern in Fall 2024 and continued for an additional semester. They were instrumental in uploading incoming photos from our Oro Valley […]
Pima County to acquire Kelly Ranch for conservation
We are delighted to share that the Kelly Ranch property was approved for acquisition by Pima County on April 1st, 2025 as conservation lands! This 109-acre parcel is adjacent to […]