Wildlife Crossing Dedication a Huge Success!
May 13, 2016
On May 10th, over 200 people came to celebrate the completion of the Oracle Road wildlife crossings! The dedication included a press conference, a talk by our Director, Carolyn Campbell, […]
Come celebrate with us at the wildlife crossings!
May 2, 2016
Because of your ongoing support and passion for the Sonoran Desert, the Oracle Road wildlife crossings are finished and animals are crossing this highway safely. We even recently released footage […]
New video shows deer and other animals crossing Oracle Road wildlife bridge
April 19, 2016
About two weeks ago, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) installed video and still cameras on the Oracle Road wildlife bridge and wildlife underpass to document animals using the […]
Friends of the Desert #50
April 1, 2016
In this issue: What Future do you See for the Sonoran Desert? New aerial photos showcase both recent successes and ongoing challenges; Arizona Corporate Commission Approves Destructive SunZia Transmission Line: Renowned San Pedro River Valley and highly diverse wildlife will suffer; If You Build it, They Will Come: Monitoring of the Oracle Road Wildlife Crossings Starts Soon!; and more!
Friends of the Desert #49
December 31, 2015
In this issue: Reflecting on 2015, Looking Ahead to 2016; Carolyn’s Corner: Seasons of Successes, Challenges; Wildlife Soon to Have Safe Passages Across Oracle Road; We’re Adding Wildlife Cameras to Our Fleet!; and more!
Unique Partnership Leads to Buffer Wildlife Overpass Project on Church Property
October 9, 2015
Read the press release about a collaborative volunteer opportunity near the wildlife bridge on north Oracle Road. CSDP_SIA_vegproject_PressRelease_FINAL
Volunteer for the Oracle Road wildlife bridge vegetation project!
September 30, 2015
Come be part of Pima County’s first vegetated wildlife bridge! We will be working with Tucson Audubon Society, Sky Island Alliance, and the Santa Catalina Catholic Church to create […]
Read the latest newsletter from the Friends of Ironwood Forest
September 3, 2015
Get the latest news and updates from our member group, Friends of Ironwood Forest by reading their new newsletter. http://www.sonorandesert.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IronwoodNews8-15.pdf
Help keep the Santa Cruz River flowing
June 25, 2015
Have you ever traveled along the Santa Cruz portion of The Loop and seen water flowing in the riverbed? Have you seen the lush riparian vegetation and wildlife that this section […]
Friends of the Desert #47
April 15, 2015
In this issue: Wildlife Crossings Underway on Oracle Road; Carolyn’s Corner: The Time for a Bond Election is Now; More Cameras, More Critters!; Huge Victory for Wildlife in Marana; and more!
Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting on April 21 to support Sonoran Desert open space!
April 10, 2015
We need you on April 21st to support $95 million for new open space purchases and to stand up for the Sonoran Desert.
Buffelgrass workday on April 4th
March 26, 2015
The Coalition is once again joining forces with the Catalina State Park Buffel Slayers for one last workday of the season. On April 4th, we will be removing buffelgrass from […]
Join us March 7th to remove buffelgrass!
February 25, 2015
Do you want to help protect the Sonoran Desert? Buffelgrass is a highly flammable invasive species that greatly alters the fragile native ecosystem. But there is something you can do to […]
Beat Back Buffelgrass Day a big success!
January 26, 2015
On January 24th, 26 amazing volunteers joined us at Catalina State Park to spend the morning removing buffelgrass. We tackled a challenging slope that was infested with this invasive grass. […]
Join us on January 24th for Beat Back Buffelgrass Day!
January 9, 2015
Do you know about the dangers of buffelgrass? This invasive species is an extreme fire threat in the Sonoran Desert and greatly alters the fragile native ecosystem. But there is […]
Save the date: January 22nd is Environmental Lobby Day
December 8, 2014
Can you join us on January 22, 2015 for Environmental Lobby Day? On this day, environmental advocates from throughout the state, new and experienced, will be gathering at the Arizona State Capitol to meet with state legislators to express support for clean air, clean water, land conservation, and more. Come be part of one of our teams!
You truly made a difference on November 7th!
November 12, 2014
Thanks to overwhelming community support, more open space can now be protected.
Friends of the Desert #46
October 6, 2014
In this issue: Why We Need More Open Space in Pima County: Your input is critical to a successful 2015 Open Space Bond; What’s the Latest with Rosemont?: An Ocelot, Hudbay and the Threat of an Environmental Disaster; Protecting Wildlife Linkages near Kitt Peak; Painted Hills: Now Protected as a Community Treasure; and more!