Sonoran Desert wildlife linkages featured in Desert Leaf magazine
November 9, 2018
CSDP Conservation Science Director Jessica Moreno published a new article in the most recent edition of the Desert Leaf magazine. Jessica’s article provides a fantastic summary of the history of […]
New Game and Fish monitoring report documents over 4,400 animals using Oracle Road wildlife crossings in first 2 years
October 4, 2018
The Arizona Game and Fish Department recently released their latest monitoring report on the Oracle Road wildlife bridge and underpass. Game and Fish is in the middle of four years […]
Oracle Road Wildlife Bridge named for former Pima County Supervisor Ann Day
October 4, 2018
The Oracle Road wildlife bridge has a new name. On August 8, 2018, the Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historic Names approved the re-naming of the Sonoran Desert’s […]
Friends of the Desert newsletter now available!
September 12, 2018
Our latest Friends of the Desert newsletter is now available! Click on the image to the right to access the digital version. If you’d like a print copy, please send […]
Oro Valley’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance produces results
August 13, 2018
Bayer Vella, the Oro Valley Town Planning Manager, recently wrote an informative and exciting article for TucsonLocalMedia.com. Titled “Oro Valley Town Talk: Environmental Conservation values, balance, and results,” this article […]
Opposition to any proposed interstate in Avra Valley grows
August 13, 2018
The recently convened I-11 Joint Stakeholder Community Planning Group has released a press release and position statement opposing any proposed route for Interstate 11 in Avra Valley. The Coalition for […]
A huge welcome to our new Conservation Science Director, Jessica Moreno!
August 7, 2018
The Coalition is excited to announce the hiring of our new Conservation Science Director, Jessica Moreno. Jessica has been working with the Coalition for the past year and a half […]
Saguaro National Park adds $88 million+ to local economy
June 28, 2018
According to a recent study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Park Service, “…964,759 visitors to Saguaro National Park in 2017 spent $60,716,800 in Tucson and other […]
Endangered Gila topminnow once again swims the Santa Cruz River
June 28, 2018
In fall 2017, local scientists had a surprising discovery in the Santa Cruz River – the return of the endangered Gila topminnow. This small inch-long fish is one of 44 […]
Pima County open space and tax base impacts
June 28, 2018
In May 2018, Pima County released an important memo that explains succinctly why Pima County open space properties have a positive impact on the tax base. This was in response […]
Pima County purchases 3,200 acres of new open space
June 28, 2018
Great news! On June 19, 2018, the Pima County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of 3,200 acres of new open space on the east side of the Santa Catalina […]
Sonoran Desert wildlife crossings featured in Zocalo magazine
May 5, 2018
Zocalo magazine published a fantastic article about Sonoran Desert wildlife crossings in its April issue. Titled Animal Avenues, this article features both the successful Oracle Road wildlife crossings and plans […]
Lesser long-nosed bat removed from Endangered Species List
May 5, 2018
Last month, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced that the lesser long-nosed is being removed from the endangered species list. The lesser-long nosed bat is one of Pima County’s […]
Pima County Publishes 2017 Annual Report on the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan
May 2, 2018
In early March, Pima County published its 2017 Annual Report on the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan. According to Pima County, highlights of the report include: The permit was used to […]
Action Alert: Speak out today in support of the Endangered Species Act!
April 24, 2018
The Endangered Species Act is under assault in Congress and we need your help! A new Farm Bill package just passed out of the House Agricultural Committee and will be […]
Clean and Quiet Shuttles Come to Sabino Canyon in 2019
April 18, 2018
The Coalition has been partnering with both Pima Association of Governments (PAG) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) for many years, both on long-range transportation planning and passage and implementation […]
Leading the next generation out into the field!
March 30, 2018
by Jessica Moreno It was a clear, crisp day on March 6, and the freshly brewed coffee was almost as invigorating as the arrival of several school bus-loads of fourth […]
Emerging issues with the Oracle Road wildlife crossings create opportunities for stronger community connections.
March 30, 2018
by Jessica Moreno Once a wildlife crossing is built, the project still isn’t done. CSDP has remained actively involved with the wildlife bridge and underpass project on Oracle Road since […]