Action Alerts
Painted Hills is Officially, 100%, Protected!
On September 17th, the purchase was closed on Painted Hills, making it permanently protected! Now this 286-acre community treasure will be added to Tucson Mountain Park, further connecting important habitat and […]
September 27th is National Public Lands Day!
Please join us and partner with the Bureau of Land Management, Friends of Ironwood Forest, Tucson Soaring Club and the Arizona Native Plant Society for the 21st annual National Public Lands […]
We did it: Painted Hills now protected!
We did it! This week on August 18th, the Board of Supervisors, on a vote of 4 to 1 approved the purchase agreement for Painted Hills. This was the final step […]
Progress on the Purchase of Painted Hills!
We have great news to report on the progress of the 286-acre Painted Hills purchase! On Monday evening, the Tucson City Council unanimously approved a bond ordinance amendment to make […]
Pima County set to buy Painted Hills!
Exciting news! After many long years of negotiations, consistent public involvement, and two open space bond initiatives, the County has reached an agreement to purchase Painted Hills west on Tucson! […]
Double Your Impact Today for the Sonoran Desert!
Today, we urgently need your help to provide more safe crossings for wildlife. A generous donor has pledged a $12,000 matching gift. Will you generously donate today to double your impact for Sonoran Desert wildlife?
Wildlife Evidence at SR 86 Underpasses!
The Coalition has exciting news to report! A May site visit to the two wildlife underpasses on State Route 86 (SR 86) revealed evidence of wildlife use. Bird, coyote, and bobcat tracks […]
Lens on the Land in Tubac!
This week, Save the Scenic Santa Ritas is presenting the Lens on the Land project in Tubac. Through beautiful photographs, this project highlights what is at stake with the proposed Rosemont […]
Come support the Coalition on April 22nd at Antigone Books!
On Earth Day (Tuesday, April 22nd) Antigone Books will be donating 10 percent of their proceeds to the Coalition! We will be there with an information table and snacks from […]
Support the Sonoran Desert on Arizona Gives Day!
Please support us Wednesday, April 9th, for Arizona Gives Day! The Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection will be participating in this special day where residents across the state can make […]