Resolutions defend Ironwood Forest National Monument
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 […]
Speak up for Ironwood Forest National Monument
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 […]
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 […]
Proclamations to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ironwood Forest National Monument
Come celebrate this milestone with us! The Pima County Board of Supervisors and the Marana Town Council will be holding proclamations to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ironwood Forest National […]
Rally for public lands at Ironwood Forest National Monument
Celebrate the anniversary of the Antiquities Act and the 25th anniversary of Ironwood Forest National Monument with Friends of Ironwood Forest (FIF) at the Waterman Peak Trail Parking Area. We […]
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 […]
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 […]
The latest on I-11: Lawsuit sees its first day in court
On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, U.S. District Judge John C. Hinderaker heard arguments on the federal government’s motion to dismiss a portion of our challenge to Interstate 11 filed in […]
CSDP and partners sue over federal approval of Interstate 11
On April 21, 2022, four conservation groups – the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, along with our member groups Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson Audubon Society, and Friends of Ironwood […]
Join us in removing old fencing and improving wildlife connectivity in Avra Valley!
Join us this week to remove old fencing and improve wildlife connectivity between the Tucson Mountains and the Tohono O’odham Nation! Background This past December, over 65 volunteers came together […]