Updates
Molly’s Desert Journal
Read Molly’s Desert Journal focusing on the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan.
County trades land to protect rare cactus
The county approved a land swap yesterday that it says will help protect the endangered Pima pineapple cactus.
Draft III of the MSCP Released!!!
Pima County has released the third draft the the Mutli-Species Conservation Plan. Stay tuned for possible future actions! Go to the county website to download the document.
National Media Coverage Links
The Coalition and the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan have acheived national media coverage throughout the process. Below are liks to the coverage.
Local Media Coverage Links
Read about the Coalition and the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan from articles in local newspapers.
Ruling: Army Corps acted correctly on endangered owl
The Army Corps of Engineers correctly declined an endangered species consultation over the impact of two planned developments on a small Arizona owl, an appellate court ruled Tuesday.
Kimble: Protecting open spaces attracts businesses
Tucson Citizen Editorial
Pima wins eco-acclaim
Pima County is recognized in "Nature-Friendly Communities" as one of 19 places in the country that actively works to protect local landscapes, natural resources and wildlife.
Riparian rules could stiffen
Riparian rules could stiffen along perennial or intermittent streams…
Pygmy Paper
A hushed endangered-species report puts the feds on the hot seat