Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection

Pima Association of Governments (PAG) has joined with Imagine Greater Tucson (IGT) to get resident feedback on transportation issues in our region. Provide your feedback today by completing the survey.

Bond Survey results are in. Habitat Protection Priorities and Associated Lands and Community Open Space were top choices!

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.