Our projects include active, on-the-ground, and often time-limited initiatives along with long-term policy and planning initiatives that are the core of our work.
Policy and planning
Ongoing work to protect the landscape from further fragmentation and loss of open space.
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Interstate 11
Interstate 11 is a destructive, ill-advised proposal for a new interstate next to Saguaro National Park. We support co-location with Interstate 10 and increased focus on multi-modal transportation options.
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Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan
The Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan serves as a model for habitat conservation plans around the country. It has long served as the foundation of our work.
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Habitat Conservation Planning
Pima County’s Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan is a ground-breaking plan that protects 44 vulnerable, threatened and endangered species around Pima County.
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Open space preservation
Protecting open spaces is a cornerstone of our mission, including both local, state, and federal protected lands and functional open space in private developments.
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Mining in the Santa Ritas
The Coalition opposes the construction of the Rosemont Mine in the Santa Rita Mountains.
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Conservation Lands System
The Coalition works directly with developers and homebuilders to ensure their projects are compliant with Pima County’s Conservation Lands System, leading to better projects for people and wildlife.
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Arizona State Trust Land Reform
The Coalition has been a long-time proponent of State Trust Land reform, advocating for the conservation of select State Trust Land parcels for wildlife, riparian habitat, and recreation.
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Water Resources
Through smart land-use planning and strong local policies, we advocate for the conservation of existing water resources and the riparian habitat these water resources support.
Restoring landscape connectivity
Ongoing work to reconnect open space for plant and animal species.
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Habitat Restoration Days
Join our Desert Wildlife Crossing Crew and improve and restore wildlife habitat on the Oracle Road wildlife crossings!
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Community science
Our multi-pronged Community Science program includes remote wildlife camera monitoring, roadkill surveys, removing old barbed wire fence with the Desert Fence Busters, and educational programs for local youth.
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Wildlife linkages
We work to connect open spaces within wildlife linkages and facilitate the construction of wildlife crossings, such as bridges and underpasses, at key points along Pima County’s major roadways.
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Living with Desert Wildlife
Information about living with desert wildlife, injured animals, rescuing cactus, and more.
