Action Alerts
New Report from Save the Scenic Santa Ritas: Economic Impacts of Copper World
In June 2024, a new report was released by Power Consulting, analyzing the economic impacts of Hudbay’s proposed Copper World project, an expansion of the Rosemont Mine, for Pima County. […]
Monitoring Wildlife in New Pima County Conservation Area: CAP Land Bridge
Our new wildlife cameras will help us monitor wildlife movement across the CAP canal! In partnership with Pima County and some local neighbors, we set three new wildlife cameras to […]
Letter to Governor Hobbs to Reconsider Position on I-11 West Option.
The Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection remains opposed to the proposed West route option through Avra Valley. Attached is our recent letter to Governor Katie Hobbs, asking her to reconsider […]
ACTION ALERT: New Comments Needed in Opposition to I-11 West Option!
Earlier this week, Gov. Hobbs announced that she would not oppose the construction of the proposed I-11 route through Avra Valley and west of the Tucson Mountains. Read the full […]
Thank You Spring 2024 Interns!
As the semester closes and finals have ended for our students, so too has our Spring 2024 internship semester. We are so sad to say goodbye to Lilly Elena Esperanza Ramirez and Woods […]
Tortoise Crossing: Our History with the Sonoran Desert Tortoise and our mission to watch them cross Oracle Road
Written by Jonni Zeman The Sonoran Desert tortoise (SDT) is one of the most resilient and adaptable animals in the Sonoran Desert. With a life span of up to 80 […]
2023 Wildlife Monitoring Report for Tucson-Tortolita Mountains Linkage
Background In February 2021, the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection (CSDP) began a new study of wildlife movement and species presence between the Tortolita and Tucson Mountains, including the Avra […]
Full Critter Cam for Kids Curriculum – Now Available!
Check out the page on our website here! The Critter Cam for Kids Curriculum was funded by a grant from the Arizona Game and Fish Heritage Fund and developed by […]
Welcome Spring 2024 Desert Wildlife Interns!
Our interns are joining us for the Spring 2024 semester to help with wildlife camera database management, and more. Welcome to the team! Lilly Elena Esperanza Ramirez, Spring 2024 Desert Wildlife […]
Join us for Environmental Day at the Capitol
Please join us for Environmental Day at the Arizona Capitol on Thursday, Jan 25th, 2024 from 8:30-2pm. Hear great speakers, meet other awesome advocates, and meet with your legislators to advocate […]