Protecting Arizona’s Natural and Cultural Legacy for Future Generations
Pulliam Trust awards $1.9 million in grants
May 4th, 2012The Arizona Republic
Friday, May 4, 2012
The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust last week announced nearly $1.9 million in grants going to 22 Arizona non-profit organizations. They are:
A Stepping Stone Foundation: $55,000 to support preschool classrooms for about 35 children ages 3 and 4 from low-income families at Westwood Elementary School in the Alhambra School District in Phoenix.
Arizona Wilderness Coalition: $50,000 to complete the final phase of the Sonoran Desert Heritage Campaign to protect nearly 1 million acres of wilderness-quality public lands west and southwest of Phoenix.
Photographer Colleen Miniuk-Sperry and AWC Staff to Host Book Signing at Changing Hands, March 23!
Summary
Wildflowers and Wilderness: March 23
Photography Workshops Offer Glimpse of Wild Desert and Spring Blooms, March 4th and 17th
Local award-winning author offers expertise to showcase photography tips; conservation advocates to discuss initiative to protect Sonoran Desert lands.
Defending the Desert; A groundbreaking coalition aims to preserve acres of wild Valley land and the plentiful wildlife, tourism
January 6th, 2012Phoenix Magazine
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Following a decade of massive and unprecedented growth, a
question emerges: How does one protect the pristine land that makes Arizona so
appealing? A broad coalition of Valley organizations has the answer: Designate
it as wilderness.
Open House Meetings to Gather Feedback on Sonoran Desert Heritage Conservation Plan
October 24th, 2011Local citizens invited to attend, give feedback on the plan for West Valley public lands.
PHOENIX - The Sonoran Desert Heritage conservation initiative-a broad coalition of communities, organizations, developers, military interests, and faith groups-is inviting the public to provide candid feedback on its proposal to conserve and protect additional public lands in western Maricopa County.
Major Conservation Plan Unveiled to Preserve the Essence of Arizona
May 25th, 2011Initiative will add economic value to western Maricopa County communities
A broad coalition of communities, organizations, developers, military interests and citizens today unveiled a proposal to conserve and protect additional public lands in western Maricopa County. Called the Sonoran Desert Heritage Proposal, the conservation initiative requires action and approval by Congress.
Welcome to the Sonoran Desert Heritage Campaign website!
The Sonoran Desert Heritage initiative is working to expand conservation designations that:
- Preserve the ecology, cultural heritage, and recreational opportunities in the Sonoran Desert west of Phoenix
- Ensure the viability of nearby military facilities
- Allow for future renewable energy development
- Protect important wildlife habitat and migration corridors
- Build connections between local communities and their public lands to increase stewardship and awareness about the values of the Sonoran Desert
