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Our latest newsletter is here!
April 13, 2026
Read the full newsletter here. Here’s a sneak peak! In this issue, we cover: Thank you for reading and for your continued support for our work protecting and connecting the […]
Welcome new Coalition member: Reid Park Zoo
April 8, 2026
Please join us in welcoming our newest Coalition member — the Reid Park Zoo! Reid Park Zoo Their mission: To connect people with animals, inspiring the protection of wild animals and […]
Wild Connections Week
March 18, 2026
A field trip series from CSDP Join us for a series of free field trips to our region’s most critical wildlife corridors during the week of April 13! Explore, learn […]
A win for wildlife linkages in Pima County
March 11, 2026
Pima County voters have given “the green light to RTA Next” (as one headline put it) in the 2026 RTA Special Election. The voter-approved plan includes a $50 million commitment […]
Conservation wins in Sahuarita
February 26, 2026
On Monday, February 23, 2026, the Town of Sahuarita voted to approve its draft 2025 General Plan, a set of guiding policies for the management and future growth of the […]
Our roadmap: CSDP’s 2026 Strategic Plan
February 25, 2026
We are excited to share our updated Strategic Plan, a roadmap for CSDP’s next chapter of protecting and connecting the Sonoran Desert in Southern Arizona. This plan builds on our […]
The Sonoran Desert can’t wait another 20 years. Vote yes on Props. 418 & 419
February 20, 2026
Read on the Tucson Sentinel Propositions 418 and 419 would allow Pima County to continue investing in wildlife connectivity through RTA Next, which includes $50 million for critical regional conservation […]
The latest community science data from the Tucson-Tortolita Mountains wildlife linkage
February 17, 2026
Our latest annual report on the Tucson-Tortolita Mountains wildlife linkage project is out. In this report, we detail the most up-to-date data and findings from our wildlife camera monitoring efforts […]
Desert Fence Busters 2025 Annual Report & accomplishments!
January 30, 2026
About the Desert Fence Busters The Desert Fence Busters is a collaborative conservation project in Tucson’s west valley to improve and enhance wildlife movement between natural areas by removing miles […]
A vote for Props 418 & 419 is a vote for wildlife linkages
January 13, 2026
Did you know that a vote for RTA Next is a vote to keep wildlife and drivers safe in Pima County? The RTA Next plan will head to voters this […]
Join us for Environmental Day at the Arizona Capitol!
January 9, 2026
Environmental Day at the Capitol is almost here once again! This is a great opportunity to meet with your legislators, hear from great speakers about environmental justice movements, and connect […]
An update on Copper World
January 8, 2026
It’s important to remember: Copper World is not a done deal. Mining attempts in this area have repeatedly failed over the past 30+ years. This project continues to be strongly […]
An update on data centers in the Sonoran Desert
December 17, 2025
As data center proposals multiply in Pima County and across Southern Arizona, we remain concerned about the environmental impacts these facilities can pose. In both Pima and Pinal County, several […]
In 2025, volunteers made all the difference
December 15, 2025
This year was filled with a strong sense of community; we are constantly inspired by and appreciative of our volunteers and our collective positive impact for the desert. During our […]
CSDP advocates for wildlife with transportation planners
November 24, 2025
The annual Arizona Transportation Policy Summit, attended by planners and legislators, featured a new guest this year — the famous P22 Hollywood sign mountain lion. Also new was the focus […]
New cameras show wildlife use of railroad underpass at I-10
November 20, 2025
In early November 2025, Desert Monitor volunteers Virgil Swadley, Keith Kleber, and Kyle Rohlfing joined wildlife biologist Jessica Moreno to install 5 new wildlife cameras in the abandoned railroad underpass […]
Your generosity drives this vital local work
November 19, 2025
While growth is a constant challenge, your support makes it possible for us to approach this challenge with both urgency and intention – creating real change that lasts. Since our […]
Welcome new Coalition member: Maricopa Bird Alliance
November 4, 2025
Please join us in welcoming our newest Coalition member — the Maricopa Bird Alliance! Maricopa Bird Alliance Their mission: The Maricopa Bird Alliance is an organization of volunteers dedicated to the […]