Vote NO on Prop 122 on November 4th and protect our environment and vulnerable species!

We need you on November 7th to advocate for a bond package as fully funded as possible for open space. Your voice will make a big impact!

On September 17th, the purchase was closed on Painted Hills, making it permanently protected! Now this 286-acre community treasure will be added to Tucson Mountain Park, further connecting important habitat and […]

Please join us and partner with the Bureau of Land Management, Friends of Ironwood Forest, Tucson Soaring Club and the Arizona Native Plant Society for the 21st annual National Public Lands […]

We did it! This week on August 18th, the Board of Supervisors, on a vote of 4 to 1 approved the purchase agreement for Painted Hills. This was the final step […]

We have great news to report on the progress of the 286-acre Painted Hills purchase! On Monday evening, the Tucson City Council unanimously approved a bond ordinance amendment to make […]

Exciting news! After many long years of negotiations, consistent public involvement, and two open space bond initiatives, the County has reached an agreement to purchase Painted Hills west on Tucson! […]

Today, we urgently need your help to provide more safe crossings for wildlife. A generous donor has pledged a $12,000 matching gift. Will you generously donate today to double your impact for Sonoran Desert wildlife?

The Coalition has exciting news to report! A May site visit to the two wildlife underpasses on State Route 86 (SR 86) revealed evidence of wildlife use. Bird, coyote, and bobcat tracks […]

This week, Save the Scenic Santa Ritas is presenting the Lens on the Land project in Tubac. Through beautiful photographs, this project highlights what is at stake with the proposed Rosemont […]

On Earth Day (Tuesday, April 22nd) Antigone Books will be donating 10 percent of their proceeds to the Coalition! We will be there with an information table and snacks from […]

Please support us Wednesday, April 9th, for Arizona Gives Day! The Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection will be participating in this special day where residents across the state can make […]

Now is your chance to provide feedback and ideas for the future of Oro Valley! The town is currently looking for input on its draft “Vision and Guiding Principles” as […]

Now is your chance to advocate for open space and important habitat! On March 21, the Bond Advisory Committee (BAC) will discuss open space funding for the next bond election. […]

At the March 11th Board of Supervisors meeting, the Coalition had success working with developers and ensuring responsible land use in ecologically sensitive areas and promoting conservation.  Along the Santa […]

The Coalition had some notable accomplishments at the February 18th Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting! Since four Comprehensive Plan Amendments in the Tortolita Fan were brought to the Planning […]

Another phase of construction is complete on the first two wildlife underpasses on State Route 86 (SR 86)! On February 27th and 28th 2014, the second set of pre-cast arches […]

Do you want to speak up for more sustainable transportation in Pima County and advocate for wildlife friendly infrastructure? Pima Association of Governments (PAG) has recently started work on its […]