Ironwood Forest faces familiar attacks from Rep. Gosar
PIMA COUNTY, Ariz. — Tuesday’s introduction of H.R.5393 — legislation that aims to undo Presidential Proclamation 7320, which established Ironwood Forest National Monument in 2000 — is the latest in […]
Three proclamations celebrate Ironwood Forest National Monument
PIMA COUNTY, AZ, June 4, 2025 — In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Ironwood Forest National Monument, the Pima County Board of Supervisors, the Town of Marana, and the City of […]
New Sign Celebrates 10 Years of Wildlife Connectivity in Oro Valley
On Monday morning, a new interpretative sign was unveiled by the Town of Oro Valley Mayor Joe Winfield at Big Wash Trailhead. The panel celebrates nearby wildlife movement areas and wildlife crossings.
Responding to potential threats against Ironwood Forest National Monument
Alongside our partners in public land and connectivity conservation, we are monitoring news of a reported threat from the Administration against six national monuments and their protected lands — including threats […]
Transportation board challenged on the reduction to its environmental budget
A draft of the RTA Next regional transportation plan is under fire after a change to its budget resulted in a 50% reduction in funding for environmental elements, from $50 million to $25 million. After several months of pressure, the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection hopes to see that reduction reversed.
The latest I-11 lawsuit update
Lawsuit forces transportation agencies to pause planning and reevaluate approval of I-11 The Federal Highway Administration and Arizona Department of Transportation have agreed to halt planning activities and reevaluate their […]
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 […]