Full Critter Cam for Kids Curriculum – Now Available!
February 6, 2024
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!
January 24, 2024
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
January 9, 2024
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 […]
I-11 Lawsuit Update: New Legal Challenges Filed for Threatening Endangered Species
December 18, 2023
Lawsuit Challenges Federal Officials for Failing to Protect Endangered Species Along Proposed Arizona Interstate TUCSON, Ariz.— Conservation groups filed new legal challenges against the Federal Highway Administration today for failing to consider harms to […]
Donate today for the Sonoran Desert!
December 1, 2023
This past year has been full of growth and energy here at the Coalition. During our 25th year, we started new projects and renewed our commitment to our mission. Together, […]
Fall 2023 Friends of the Desert Newsletter
October 26, 2023
Our Fall 2023 newsletter showcases all the important work your support makes possible! Check out the following articles in the newsletter: – Taking Care of the Wildlife Crossings – New Desert […]
Merchandise Update!
October 12, 2023
Get your new Coalition t-shirt and other merchandise today! Join us in celebrating over 25 years of Sonoran Desert Protection this year by purchasing a new CSDP t-shirt, either short […]
Thank you Coalition Volunteers!
October 4, 2023
This year’s Volunteer Appreciation Picnic was a success! We started our day in Catalina State Park on a cool autumn morning. When we had our morning group together and the […]
Apply for our Spring 2024 Desert Wildlife Internship today!
October 4, 2023
Job Description Interns with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection (CSDP) actively contribute to meaningful conservation projects to protect wildlife and open space. They will be mentored by CSDP staff, […]
2023 Volunteer Awards!
September 21, 2023
Join us in celebrating our volunteers! (Awardees are listed in no particular order) Volunteer of the Year In recognition of outstanding volunteer service for Sonoran Desert protection in as many […]
Oracle Rd Wildlife Bridge featured as 2nd stop on Wildlife Crossings Across America Tour
September 20, 2023
P-22 is a famous mountain lion that helped inspire the construction of the massive Wallis Annenberg wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles. After the passing of P-22, […]
September is Volunteer Appreciation Month at the Coalition!
September 5, 2023
September has arrived and it’s time to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month! To our wonderful volunteers: thank you for all of your hard work and dedication, we couldn’t ask for a […]
Introducing our new Habitat Restoration Days and Desert Wildlife Crossing Crew
August 29, 2023
The Oracle Road wildlife crossings, both a bridge and underpass, were constructed in 2016 to increase wildlife connectivity between the Catalina and Tortolita Mountains. For the past seven years, a […]
Meet our new Desert Wildlife Interns!
August 23, 2023
Our interns are joining us for the Fall 2023 semester to help with wildlife camera database management, and more. Welcome to the team! Jeremiah Powers My name is Jeremiah […]
2022 Annual Gratitude Report
August 17, 2023
Our Annual Gratitude Report for 2022 is here! – Click here for the full report. We’d like to extend our gratitude to all our supporters and volunteers that helped us accomplish great […]
Welcome Jonni!
August 4, 2023
The Coalition has a new team member! We are very excited to introduce our new Program & Communications Coordinator, Jonni Zeman! Here are a few words of introduction from Jonni: […]
Quail Canyon and the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan
July 31, 2023
Pima County’s Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan (SDCP) is Pima County’s blueprint for growth, with biologically-important lands identified by local biologists who convened as the Science Technical Advisory Team. In 2001, […]
Pygmy owl regains federal protection
July 26, 2023
On July 19, 2023, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl (Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum) will be listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. […]