We remain focused

Election results in Pima County reflect a Board of Supervisors committed to the ongoing support for the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan. This has held firm since the inception of this Plan and its elements embedded in its various policies and regulations for over 20 years. For this, we remain steadfast in our work to protect biodiversity in the Sonoran Desert.

However, key federal policy issues for the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection are under threat—we’ve outlined some examples below. Wildlife connectivity and open space preservation is highly dependent on policy and political backing, as our Coalition member Wildlands Network recently pointed out

The Coalition is prepared for any political outcome and our dedication to the Sonoran Desert only strengthens in light of these challenges. We remain committed to our mission and we will also continue to broadcast the desert’s joy along with ways we can work together as a community.

Sincere thanks for joining our community in this long-term and critical effort. We don’t underestimate just how difficult the next few years will be—please consider donating generously today in support of the road ahead.

For the desert,

Kathleen, Kate, Jessica, Jonni and the CSDP Board of Directors

Our desert community is counting on us, including this javelina mom with babies. Photo by Sheryl Hester.

We wanted to share with you the following passage that was inspiring for us:

“There is no alternative to persevering, and that does not require you to feel good. You can keep walking whether it’s sunny or raining. Take care of yourself and remember that taking care of something else is an important part of taking care of yourself, because you are interwoven with the ten trillion things in this single garment of destiny that has been stained and torn, but is still being woven and mended and washed.”

– Rebecca Solnit (as originally published on Facebook, November 6, 2024)

The Coalition continues to:

We will also continue to closely follow changes to state and national legislation and policies, including that, under a new Trump administration:

Read more from our Coalition member groups here (we’ll continue to update this list):

To discuss these or any other issues, please contact us at admin@sonorandesert.org. And thank you again for being part of our community as we face the challenges ahead.