2022 Wildlife Camera Project Recap
January 26, 2023
2022 was another successful year for our Wildlife Camera Monitoring Program, and also our 10th anniversary of this community science-based project! Big thanks to ALL the volunteers that have been […]
The latest on I-11: Lawsuit sees its first day in court
January 26, 2023
On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, U.S. District Judge John C. Hinderaker heard arguments on the federal government’s motion to dismiss a portion of our challenge to Interstate 11 filed in […]
Join us for Environmental Lobby Day on February 7!
January 19, 2023
Let’s tell our legislators to prioritize wildlife, people, & the planet in 2023! On Tuesday, February 7th, come join the Coalition, Tucson Audubon Society, and over 20 other organizations for […]
SnapShot USA in full swing
December 19, 2022
The Snapshot USA project is a huge collaborative effort to sample mammal populations with camera traps across all of the United States. The study is designed to sample sites in […]
The first Tortolita BioBlitz was a huge success!
December 19, 2022
On Saturday November 19th, 46 participants made almost 700 observations of over 135 species! The first Tortolita Preserve BioBlitz was a huge success! What a great way to share and […]
Kit Fox: CSDP Photographs Another First
December 9, 2022
By Jessica Moreno, Conservation Science Director It’s late morning in early May when my phone buzzes with a text message from my friend and long-time Desert Monitor Josh Skattum. It’s […]
Desert Fence Busters tackle the Big Wash in Oro Valley
December 7, 2022
In mid-November 2022, the Desert Fence Busters tackled a section of the Big Wash in Oro Valley. Over the course of a beautiful Saturday morning, 35 people removed 1.5 miles […]
Remembering and Celebrating Josh
November 30, 2022
Our community suffered a tragic loss when our first Desert Wildlife Intern and long-time volunteer Josh Skattum died tragically on October 22, 2022 after being involved in a serious car […]
2022 Volunteer Awards
October 12, 2022
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 […]
Join us for the Tortolita BioBlitz!
October 7, 2022
In partnership with Town of Marana Parks & Recreation, Arizona Master Naturalists, the Tortolita Alliance, Arizona Game and Fish Department, and others, we are hosting the first annual BIOBLITZ for […]
2021 Annual Gratitude Report
September 30, 2022
We can’t say it enough but we are grateful for you! Our 2021 Annual Gratitude Report is a place to celebrate many of the things we accomplished together in 2021. […]
The latest on Interstate 11 and our lawsuit
September 30, 2022
The Coalition has been involved in commenting on the proposal for a new southern Arizona federal highway, Interstate 11, for a decade. We first commented on the Corridor Justification Study […]
Pima County’s 2021 MSCP Annual Report
August 26, 2022
Pima County recently released their 2021 MSCP Annual Report. The MSCP – or Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan – is an integral part of the larger Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan. According […]
Welcome to our newest member group, the Arizona Master Naturalist Association!
August 23, 2022
This month, we welcomed a new member group, the Arizona Master Naturalist Association (AZMNA)! For the last several years, we have partnered with the Pima Master Naturalists (a chapter of […]
Welcome to our first Desert Wildlife Intern!
August 22, 2022
We are excited to announce and welcome our first Desert Wildlife Intern! Josh Skattum (he/him/his) will be joining our staff on a part-time basis from August-December and we are so […]
Pima County’s Open Space Conservation Acquisitions: An Overview
July 28, 2022
Pima County has invested heavily in acquiring conservation properties, especially in fulfilling the goals of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan. The County recently released a new report about all their […]
Reducing Roadkill: Safe Passages for Wildlife on Interstate-10 East
July 27, 2022
By Jessica Moreno, Conservation Science Director One of the best things about doing roadkill surveys is watching the sunrise. During the monsoons, the sun breaks across the eastern horizon and […]
New paid Desert Wildlife Internship!
May 9, 2022
We are excited to announce a new paid internship program with the Coalition. This August, we will be hiring our first paid Desert Wildlife Intern for the Fall 2022 semester. […]