An update on data centers in the Sonoran Desert
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 […]
Project Blue: the facts and our concerns
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our ask this spring: invest locally
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 […]
Pima County to acquire Kelly Ranch for conservation
We are delighted to share that the Kelly Ranch property was approved for acquisition by Pima County on April 1st, 2025 as conservation lands! This 109-acre parcel is adjacent to […]
Tucson-Tortolita Mountains Wildlife Linkage: The Latest Data and Looking Ahead
Last month we shared that we expanded this project in 2022, with cameras on either side of I-10 between the Tucson Mountains and Tortolita Mountains, and six more planned to […]
Pima County pursues new protected open spaces
Late last year, Pima County announced a slate of new protected open space acquisitions they are pursuing with the $2 million allocated for the acquisition of conservation land in the […]
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 […]
The first Tortolita BioBlitz was a huge success!
On Saturday November 19th, 46 participants made almost 700 observations of over 135 species! The first Tortolita Preserve BioBlitz was a huge success! What a great way to share and […]