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BUILDING BRIDGE'S Coalition CONFERENCE 2023 PART TWO
October 19, 2023
The Living Desert Alliance hosted another successful Building Bridges Conference at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library in Marana. The conference, the second in a series, worked to further the goal of building a coalition of partners ready to support each other’s common environmental initiatives, sustainable development, missions, and visions.
Nine organizations participated in the conference with each affirming their support for the coalition and providing important feedback and input on creating an environment of collaboration and support.
The LDA wants to thank each organization for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend this conference. Their efforts made the conference a success and will help to Keep our Desert and Community Livable and Thriving.
See below for information on each attending organization with links to learn more!
Building BRIDGE'S CONFERENCE 2023 Part One
June 15, 2023
The Living Desert Alliance hosted the first ever Building Bridges Conference at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library in Marana. Attendees representing Tucson Mountains Association, Dems for Picture Rocks, Civic Responsibility Alliance at Dell Webb, Highlands Dove Mountain Democrats, and the Democrats of Oro Valley, joined the leadership of the Living Desert Alliance to discuss ways each organization can work together to support common initiatives, educate members on important local and state issues, and provide a means for members to become involved in efforts to initiate positive change.
Each representative shared their organization's mission, vision, and passion to make Pima County an environmentally responsible and politically inclusive environment.
Attendees agreed to meet again after the summer to delve deeper into bridging our efforts.
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More about our Coalition PArtners
Tucson Mountains Association
The Tucson Mountains Association is a volunteer nonprofit organization, founded in 1934 by families homesteading in the Tucson Mountains. It began as an effort to bring necessary services to west side homes and continue conservation efforts started in 1929 with the creation of Tucson Mountain Park.
TMA serves 192 square miles, representing the interests of thousands of families who reside in or care deeply about the preservation, quality, and future of the Tucson Mountains.
Dems for Picture Rocks
The Dems for Picture Rocks are an organized group of Democrats living in Picture Rocks, AZ. They meet monthly to plan community service events and to work to further the goals of the Democratic Party including to elect Democrats in Pima County. Recent successes include the defeat of the construction of a large RV and recreation park adjacent to Saguaro National Park West that would have destroyed many acres of natural untouched habitat. They are currently working with nationally renowned attorney Andrew Campanelli, who specializes in writing new jurisdictional codes, in presenting a comprehensive, customized new zoning ordinance to the Planning and Zoning commission.
Civic Responsibility Alliance of Dell Web
The Civic Responsibility Alliance of Dell Web (CRA) is an action and advocacy group of concerned citizens, who are committed to an inclusive and diverse democracy that works toward the greater good for all people. They believe in participating in democracy, supporting equality, building a better future, and advocation for seniors.
Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection
The Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection mission is to protect the biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert in southern Arizona through science-based advocacy, education, and collaboration. The Coalition advocates for the protection of local open spaces; the development of Pima County’s Multi-Species Conservation Plan and other jurisdictional habitat Conservation Plans; the preservation of Sonoran Desert wildlife linkages, including the construction of wildlife crossings over and under local roadways; water resource planning and policy; riparian habitat protection, restoration, and mitigation; and smart planning in private development.
Democrats of Oro Valley
Democrats of Oro Valley (DOV) is a force for progressive leadership. They support enthusiastic participation in the democratic process and encourage fellow citizens to join them in preserving our unique and historic Arizona environment.
Sonoran Institute
The Sonoran Institute mission is to connect people and communities with the natural resources that nourish and sustain them. Their Vision is a Colorado River Basin where rivers flow, landscapes are healthy, and all communities thrive.
Sustainable Tucson
Sustainable Tucson is a non-profit, grass-roots organization that builds regional resilience and sustainability through community engagement, awareness raising, and advocacy.
Their mission is to build an equitable and resilient community that will thrive long into the future in harmony with our natural desert environment. They collaborate with others, to explore, envision, and share ways to create a sustainable community and develop grassroots tools for action to meet local needs sustainably.
Highlands Dove Mountain Democrats
The Highlands Dove Mountain Democratic Club fosters discussion of local, state, national and international issues with a range of expert speakers, arranges conversations with candidates and elected officials, and provides factual information and discussion time for voters to make wise decisions at the ballot box. The club also has opportunities for socializing and participation in local community activities. The club holds meetings and quarterly social gatherings.
Contact: Pat Johnson 608-345-7105 bayesnana@gmail.com or
Lawrence Peters highlandsdovemountaindemocrats@gmail.com for additional information.