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Thank you for donating today to drive positive change for the Sonoran Desert, turning challenges into lasting protection.

Thanks to an incredibly generous group of donors, your donations are now matched up to $31,000 this spring! 

Will you help us reach our goal of raising $80,000?

Since our founding in 1998, we have stood up against short-sighted development — and this mission is as urgent today as when we started.

Your gift will directly fund our work to:

  • Advocate with local government, developers, and landowners for existing and newly protected open spaces
  • Watchdog monitor development projects to ensure they respect local conservation and open space policies
  • Invest in ongoing community science to help us make stronger arguments, improve our landscape, build community and spread the word
  • Input on 10, 20 and 30 year long-term land use plans across our region
  • Fight against destructive projects such as Interstate 11 and mining in the Santa Rita Mountains
  • Push for better connectivity between open spaces, including with research-backed wildlife crossings — we want to see a wildlife bridge spanning 1-10 near Avra Valley Road!
  • And more!
A vibrant pink cholla is visited by a native bee near Picture Rocks. Photo credit: Frank Staub.

None of this work happens in isolation. It is the result of this community, including
you, showing up for the Sonoran Desert.

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Consider being a Desert Champion, one of our recurring donors!

  • Being a Desert Champion is a great way to increase your local impact!
  • Regular giving provides a critical foundation of support for our work. A consistent source of unrestricted funding allows us to be flexible and strategic in our decisions and projects. 
  • It’s also convenient! You can start or stop your recurring donation at any time and give monthly, quarterly, or annually.
  • Simply click the box under ‘Donation Amount’ below to select a giving schedule for your recurring donation.

We have many other options to give, too!

  • Contact us to consider a planned gift. Legacy giving is a great way to protect tomorrow’s Sonoran Desert today. We also gratefully accept Qualified Charitable Donations from retirement plans and stock gifts.
  • Sponsor one of our fantastic seasonal internships! For just $3,500, you can have a positive impact on our program and someone’s career!
  • Check with your bank about automated checks. Some banks will automatically send us a check each month on your behalf. We have a few Desert Champions that donate this way and it works well for them. Check with your bank to see if this is an option for you!
  • Check on your employer’s matching program. We also have donors who give monthly through their Employer Matching Program. Check with your employer to see if this is an option for you. 

Imagine neighborhoods where wildlife still roams, roads that animals can cross safely, and open spaces and public lands preserved for all to enjoy. By planning thoughtfully, we can work together towards our vision of a Sonoran Desert that is healthy, valued, and protected.

The Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization. Contributions to the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. 
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