All announcements:
Resolutions defend Ironwood Forest National Monument
September 11, 2025
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
September 4, 2025
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
August 27, 2025
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!
August 25, 2025
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
August 21, 2025
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
August 19, 2025
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 […]
Data centers: next steps in Southern Arizona
August 18, 2025
On August 6, 2025, the Tucson City Council rejected an annexation that would have enabled an economic development proposal for a large-scale data center. Read more about the run-up to […]
Tucson City Council rejects Project Blue!
August 7, 2025
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
July 15, 2025
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 […]
Project Blue: the facts and our concerns
July 8, 2025
Page up to date as of 8/7/25 UPDATE: On August 6th 2025, Project Blue was unanimously rejected with a NO vote from the Tucson City Council! Additionally, the City of […]
Speak up for Ironwood Forest National Monument
July 8, 2025
Alongside our partners Friends of Ironwood Forest and several others, we are monitoring news of a reported threat from the Administration against six national monuments — including threats against Ironwood […]
CSDP presents local crossing work at the 2025 International Conference on Ecology and Transportation
June 12, 2025
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.”
Three proclamations celebrate Ironwood Forest National Monument
June 4, 2025
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 […]
Desert Wildlife Intern Aster Schaefer reflects on internship
May 28, 2025
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 […]
New Sign Celebrates 10 Years of Wildlife Connectivity in Oro Valley
May 20, 2025
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.
Learn about proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act
May 9, 2025
The short version: In April 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). They aim to redefine […]
Responding to potential threats against Ironwood Forest National Monument
April 29, 2025
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 […]
Our ask this spring: invest locally
April 27, 2025
Thanks to an incredibly generous donor, we are now matching donations up to $50,000 this spring. Will you help us reach our goal of raising $100,000? The version of the […]