Furnace Creek 508
September 17, 2010
On October 2-4, Bruce Gungle, Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection and Sky Island Allaince long-time supporter and friend, will be competing solo in the Furnace Creek 508 bike race, for “Team Coonhound.” The total distance is 508 miles, to be covered in 48 hours. Team Coonhound includes Sky Island Alliance stellar IT support, Juan Rascon and Sergio Avila, SIA’s Northern Mexico Program Manager as support crew. Team Coonhound is raising funds to support both organizations’ work, and would like to invite you to pledge an amount per mile completed or donate any amount that’s significant to you.
Coalition Featured in New Book on Road Ecology
September 8, 2010
Coalition staffers authored a chapter for the new book Safe Passages: Highways, Wildlife, and Habitat Connectivity. This chapter highlights the successes and challenges of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan and the Regional Transportation Authority. Order your copy today!
Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival
July 19, 2010
Join the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection when it hosts the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival On Tour at the Loft Cinema on September 15th, 2010. The Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival On Tour brings together a selection of films from the annual festival held each January in Nevada City, CA. The chosen films not only highlight environmental concerns but also provide solutions, reaching people through beautiful imagery, and inspiring local individuals to get involved in “Conserving the Wild & Scenic Places Close to Home.”
Join the Coalition on Facebook!
June 8, 2010
We have a new Facebook page, full of information about our projects, links to relevant media articles, and details about events. Take a look and share it with your friends!
Friends of the Desert #39
May 17, 2010
In this issue: Wildlife Crossings Funded, Conservation Acquisition Update, Rosemont Mine Action Alert, Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival, and more!
Learning More About Wildlife Linkages
March 2, 2010
The approval of $8.2 million for wildlife crossings on SR77 is a major achievement for the Coalition in our continuing advocacy for wildlife connectivity within Pima County. Learn more about our work in this new field.
Three animal crossings coming to busy Oracle Road
March 2, 2010
Wildlife crossings are successful and speak to the value that Arizonans place on the future of this region, writes Tony Davis of the Arizona Daily Star. Story published 21 February 2010.
Open Space Bond Needs Your Voice!
October 21, 2009
Read more about what you can do to support a 2010 Open Space Bond…
Bond Acquisition Properties Interactive Maps
September 16, 2009
Check out the Coalition’s NEW Bond Acquisition Properties Interactive Website, featuring an interactive map and details on all of the open space lands purchased with 2004 Open Space Bond Funds!
RTA funds could go toward Oracle Road wildlife crossings
July 31, 2009
Advocates say three structures would minimize road kill, increase animal health. By Patrick McNamara, as published in The Explorer on July-15-2009.
Friends of the Desert #38
July 28, 2009
In this issue: Conservation Acquisition Success, Mountain Lions in the Tucson Mountains, Safe Passages for Wildlife, Buffelgrass, Fixing the Clean Water Act, and more
Wildlife Corridor
April 7, 2009
One opportunity remains to link the Tortolita and Tucson Mountains…..
Landmark Tumamoc Hill sold to county
February 24, 2009
After more than a decade of false starts, wrong turns and roadblocks, it was over in just a few minutes. Pima County made the winning, and only, bid in a state trust land auction….
MSCP Final Draft Released
February 12, 2009
Review the Coalition’s comments on the final draft of the Pima County MSCP….