Newsletters

The Coalition publishes a quarterly newsletter, Friends of the Desert. Full of up-to-date information on our major programs and projects, check out past issues of our newsletter below!

Friends of the Desert #27

In This Issue: Carolyn Campbell Talks Abou the SDCP in the AZ Daily Star, Challenge Grant Met, Coalition Slogan Contest, Coalition Celebration.

Friends of the Desert #26

Friends of the Desert January 2005, Issue #26 In This Issue: Greetings for the New Year · Expanding the Coalition’s Outreach Program · Jason Reinert’s Arizona Trail Adventure for the Coalition and a challenge grant update!

Friends of the Desert #25

Friends of the DesertE-news Issue #25October 25, 2004 * A project of the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection in Pima County, Arizona * In This Issue: · SPECIAL FEATURE–Tucson Man Hikes AZ Trail to Benefit Sonoran Desert Protection · SDCP Update: Pima County’s MSCP and CAC Committees · Update on Marana’s HCP · Manager Change at IFNM · Event Announcement: Wildlife Water Development Conference!

Friends of the Desert #24

Friends of the Desert E-News Issue #24 August 28, 2004.  IN THIS ISSUE: – Town of Marana Special Election — VOTE NO ON PROP 400 – Town of Marana HCP. Tucson HCP, SDCP Update, CAC Update, IFNM Update, AZ Conservation Alliance, AZ Trail Hike!

Friends of the Desert #23

Friends of the Desert E-News Issue #23 June 16, 2004.  IN THIS ISSUE: ACTION ALERT! Help Stop Bad Land Deal!  Open Space Bond Successful on May 18th!, Next Steps for the SDCP.

Friends of the Desert #22

Friends of the Desert E-News Issue #22 March 4, 2004. IN THIS ISSUE: Special Update on the May 18th Open Space Bond Election, Draft MSCP Released, IFNM Update (La Osa), Tumacacori.

Friends of the Desert #21

Friends of the Desert E-News Issue #21 October 2, 2003. IN THIS ISSUE: Join Us!! Rally to Save the Pygmy-Owl: Wednesday, October 8th, Please Help the Coalition with a Financial Gift!, Scoping Meeting for MSCP, SDCP Update, IFNM Planning Process, Open Space Bond Update, STL Reform.

Friends of the Desert #20

Friends of the Desert E-News Issue #20 July 31, 2003. IN THIS ISSUE: Coalition Forum on the SDCP POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER, Coalition Forum, August 28th, The IFNM protecting with citizen participation, Open Space Bond Update, STL Reform.

Friends of the Desert #19

Friends of the Desert E-News Issue #19 June 6, 2003. IN THIS ISSUE: ACTION ALERT: Board of Supervisors meeting to vote on Open Space Bond election, June 17th!!, SDCP Steering Committee Update, STL NW, Coalition Forum

Friends of the Desert #18

Friends of the Desert E-News Issue #18 April 16, 2003. IN THIS ISSUE: SDCP Steering Committee Update and Upcoming Meetings, Science Technical Advisory Team Meeting, 2003 Open Space Bond Grassroots Campaign, Sonoran Desert Day of Action, Volunteers needed for Ironwood Festival.

Friends of the Desert #17

Friends of the Desert E-News Issue #17 February 21, 2003. IN THIS ISSUE: Pygmy-owl Recovery Plan, Comment Deadline Extended on Proposed Critical Habitat Designation, SDCP Steering Committee Update, How You Can Help.

Friends of the Desert #16

Friends of the Desert E-News Issue #16 January 7, 2003. IN THIS ISSUE: 2nd West Branch Clean-up Day, Public Meeting on Proposed Pygmy-Owl Critical Habitat, SDCP Update, Open Space Bond Update, Fundraising News.

Friends of the Desert #15

Friends of the Desert E-News Issue #15 December 3, 2002. IN THIS ISSUE: Federal Critical Habitat Designation Released for Public Comment, SDCP Steering Committee Update and Upcoming Meetings, Gearing Up for a County Open Space Bond, Fundraising News, TAS/Defenders of Wildlife Presentation and Book Signing, Book Signing Benefit for Coalition,…

Friends of the Desert #14

Friends of the Desert E-News Issue #14 September 18, 2002. IN THIS ISSUE: New Coalition Reports, Coalition Forum, September 21!!, Book Signing Benefit for Coalition, September 25, Ironwood Comments Needed, SDCP Update.

Friends of the Desert #13

Friends of the Desert E-News Issue #13 May 24, 2002. IN THIS ISSUE: Important Marana Planning and Zoning Meeting May 29, New Development Proposed at Base of Tortolitas, SDCP Update, Tanque Verde Creek Public Hearing, Agua Caliente Restoration, CSDP Sponsoring Economic Forum.

Friends of the Desert #12

Friends of the Desert E-News Issue #12 March 29, 2002. IN THIS ISSUE: *URGENT! — Ask your Representatives to Oppose HB2638, CSDP Recreation Forum and Road Design Forum successes!, Next Steering Committee, County SDCP Open House Series, Thanks to Raul Grijalva.

Friends of the Desert #11

Friends of the Desert E-News Issue #11 January 15, 2002. IN THIS ISSUE: Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update: It’s Not over Yet!, Coalition to Host Public Forum on Outdoor Recreation, 2002 Schedule for SDCP Sterring Committee Meetings.

Friends of the Desert #10

Friends of the Desert E-News Issue #10 December 10, 2001. IN THIS ISSUE: Ironwood Monument Update and Dec. 11 Meeting, Comprehensive Plan Hearing this Wednesday Dec. 12, County Science Receives High Marksfrom Peer Reviewers, Upcoming Public Forums, Attens SDCP Steering Committee Meeting.