On the west side of Tucson are the lovely Painted Hills, a 287-acre property of rocky ridges an an estimated 9,000 saguaros. Two designated scenic highways run along either side […]

After our big success on the proposed Desert Springs development last December, we haven’t had much to report … which is good news! However, due to some of the issues raised last fall, the Town of Oro Valley is currently updating their Environmental Sensitive Lands Ordinance (ESLO).

What do all these numbers mean? They represent some of the Coalition’s biggest accomplishments over the last 15 years, all thanks to your voice, your time, and your support! 129,000 […]

After 13 tireless years and eight official drafts, Pima County’s long-awaited Multi-Species Conservation Plan has been published. The Coalition has written extensive comments on the MSCP, which are now available for review.

What does a small town in Sardinia, Italy have in common with the pitched battle over the proposed Rosemont Copper mine in the Santa Rita Mountains south of Tucson? Watch Cyanide Beach to find out.

Will you help us launch another 15 years of Sonoran Desert conservation by making a $15 contribution today? Our goal is to raise $30,000 for the Sonoran Desert by the end of year and your donation will help us get there.

Arizona voters soundly rejected Proposition 120, the “State Sovereignty” measure, by more than a two-to-one margin. Arizona voters clearly saw this for what it was – the Legislature’s harsh and unrelenting attack against conservation stewardship and natural resource protection.

The Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection urges you to VOTE YES on Proposition 119. Proposition 119 is good first step to modernize the methods for planning and disposition of State Trust lands. This proposition makes a welcomed change to the current method of State Trust land disposal and allows for a continuing discussion regarding how Arizona can best address its land ownership.

The Town of Oro Valley is considering a General Plan Amendment for the proposed Desert Springs development, which would dramatically increase the density of allowable development adjacent to Catalina State Park. There are upcoming opportunities for the public to become engaged in the process. Find out how you can help.

This fall, Arizona voters will have the opportunity to stop an attempted land grab by the Arizona State Legislature. This extreme amendment would set in motion a demand by the state that all federal public lands – national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, monuments, wilderness areas, recreation areas, historic lands, and more – be turned over to state and potentially private ownership. We urge you to VOTE NO on Proposition 120 – Stop the Arizona Legislature’s Land Grab!

The BLM’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed SunZia Transmission Line project is deficient in its analyses of impacts to the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan. Additionally, because of the adverse impacts to ecologically sensitive areas and wildlife resources, the Coalition urges the BLM to select the No Action Alternative.

The Coalition is excited to announce the launch of our new remote camera, wildlife monitoring project. This project gives local citizens the opportunity to monitor wildlife movement and activity near the Oracle Road wildlife crossings.