We are a strong voice for the people and wildlife of the Sonoran Desert.
We are committed staff and volunteers and a coalition of nearly 30 member groups, ranging from local to international non-profits, who seek to protect and restore the Sonoran Desert in Southern Arizona.
Through advocacy, education, and collaboration, we protect and restore Sonoran Desert ecosystems and wildlife corridors and defend against threats from short-sighted development.
There are many ways to get involved: speak up, show up, volunteer, donate, and stay informed!
We focus on the Sonoran Desert in Southern Arizona, primarily in eastern Pima County.
The Coalition’s mission is to protect the biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert in Southern Arizona through science-based advocacy, education, and collaboration.
We envision a community in the Sonoran Desert where ecosystems are healthy, valued, and protected, with benefits for current and future generations.
We have lots of great options, including field work and tasks you can do from home.
Support those who are driving local change with a one-time, recurring, or legacy gift.
Spread the word, attend public meetings and events, write letters, and more!
July 17, 2026
While maps and planning documents tell part of the story, they cannot fully capture the landscape’s scale, beauty, and ecological and cultural importance. Walking the site offered a clearer sense […]
July 13, 2026
Today, we are sharing that our Co-Executive Directors Kathleen Kennedy and Kate Hotten are retiring from the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection in September 2026. We are deeply proud of what […]
July 13, 2026
The Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection is seeking an Executive Director. About the role The Executive Director provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management, ensuring CSDP advances its mission, remains financially sustainable, and […]
