MISSION

Tortolita Alliance advocates for the continued conservancy of the Tortolita Preserve (TP) and associated lands, ensuring protection of open space, wildlife habitat, watershed, and compatible recreational use.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Protected the TP from potential development

• Met with Marana and the Arizona State Land Dept. to ensure the TP (2,400 acres) remains open space and facilitate Marana’s purchase goal 

• Collaborate with Marana Parks and Recreation

  • Trailhead Improvements

  • Western Fence Installation

  • Trail Counter

  • Future Trail Expansion and Connections

• Collaborate with Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection and other environmental groups, e.g., BioBlitz 2023

• Published more than 400 blogs providing the community with information on trails, animals, plants, development, water supply, and more

• Monitor federal, state, and local regulations and actions impacting our region

DONATE

TA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is conducting a fundraiser to support ongoing operational expenses and new initiatives in the areas of saguaro inventory and research, trail expansion and connection, environmental education, safeguarding wildlife corridors, and more.

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