Rosemont Mine Update – Save the Scenic Santa Ritas
July 25, 2007
Augusta Resource submitted their Mine Plan of Operations for Rosemont Ranch to the Forest Service on July 11, 2007. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE MINE IS APPROVED!!!!
Marana seeks public input on habitat conservation
July 13, 2007
Since 2002, Marana has worked on a plan to protect habitats for endangered species while allowing developers to avoid liability for any harm that comes to the animals as a result of development….
Help Clean Up the Ironwood Forest
June 5, 2007
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CLEAN UP OF SHOOTING SITES AT IRONWOOD FOREST NATIONAL MONUMENT!
Friends of the Desert #34
June 5, 2007
In this Issue: 04′ Open Space Update; Monitoring Grant; Rosemont Update; Friends of Ironwood Forest Update; NLCS Best Hikes Contest.
Enter the NLCS Hike Contest
May 9, 2007
Want to discover great hikes and a chance to win gear? Enter the National Landscape Conservation System Hikes ContestThe National Landscape Conservation System is the West’s best-kept secret. It holds the hidden treasures of the American West…
Pygmy Owl Petition Filed
March 19, 2007
Petition Filed to Protect Pygmy Owl Again As Endangered Species. Protection Sought for Sonoran Desert Population in Arizona and Mexico….
$40K Pledged as a Challenge Grant!!!
December 11, 2006
The Coalition’s largest individual supporter offered to double his giving this Fall — he then successfully challenged the Coalition’s other largest donors to double their gifts as well! In total, our major supporters have now pledged $40,000 as a matching challenge grant. By contributing to this campaign, you can help us raise $80,000 for Sonoran Desert Protection…..
Urging Pima County to buy, protect open lands
December 10, 2006
…..the Board of Supervisors has a unique opportunity to show its commitment to implementation of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan – and to the county’s Science Technical Advisory Team, wildlife biologists, the conservation community and Pima County voters – with the acquisition of more than 33 acres – from willing sellers – in this remarkable part of Pima County……
Proposition 207 UPDATE
November 10, 2006
Unfortunately, Proposition 207 was approved by the Voters of Arizona……Pima weighs zoning freeze over new law
Friends of the Desert #33
October 12, 2006
In this Issue: NO on PROP 207, 4th MSCP released, Friends of the Ironwood Forest, Badwater Update.
Friends of Ironwood Forest
October 10, 2006
The Coalition and Sierra Club are organizing a Friends of Ironwood Forest National Monument to help protect this southwest treasure. Read more on how to get involved.
County releases 4th Draft of the MSCP
September 1, 2006
Pima County has released the forth draft the Mutli-Species Conservation Plan. This document, which is a part of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan, will further define how we will accomplish conservation in Pima County for the next 50 years. Stay tuned for further action. You can view the entire county plan at http://www.pima.gov/sdcp/ or a 5 page PDF Introduction HERE.
Team Coonhound completes the Badwater 135 mile footrace!
August 7, 2006
Coalition supporter, Bruce Gungle, finished a 135 mile footrace through Death Valley as a fundraiser for the Coalition. Read Bruce’s summary of the race, view pictures, and more here!
Badwater Update & Pictures
July 25, 2006
Success!!! Bruce Gungle finished the 135 mile race which starts in Death Valley. His finish time was 41:26:23, beating his time in 2004 by 1:22:35. Check out the highlights and pictures from the race and stay tuned for an update from Bruce.
A lesson to learn
July 7, 2006
A lesson to learn: The disappearance of bighorns from Pusch Ridge holds lessons for those trying to protect the region’s last native herd By Ty Bowers, tbowers@ExplorerNews.com July 5, 2006 –
Friends of the Desert #32
June 24, 2006
In This Issue: Death Valley Fundraiser, Action: Protect Roadless Areas, Two Coalition Supporters Appreciated, Wildlife Crossing Funds, Save the Santa Ritas.