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The Desert Tortoise Council
Established in 1976 to promote conservation of the desert tortoise
in the deserts of the southwestern United States and Mexico
Who We AreThe Desert Tortoise Council is a private, non-profit organization comprised of hundreds of professionals and laypersons who share a common concern for desert tortoises in the wild and a commitment to advancing the public’s understanding of the species. For the purposes of the Council, desert tortoise includes the species complex in the southwestern United States and in Mexico, currently referred to as Gopherus agassizii and Gopherus morafkai.
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What We DoThe Council promotes conservation of the desert tortoise in the
wild in a variety of ways.
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 | We hold an annual
symposium in the spring each year to bring together
scientists, managers, and concerned people to share the latest
information available on the desert tortoise and its management.
We publish the proceedings. |
| We hold an annual techniques
workshop to help field workers and
others learn how to comply with procedures needed to protect the
desert tortoise. |
| We provide educational grants and recognition to those working
in desert tortoise conservation. Each year we make the
Best Student Paper Award at the Desert Tortoise Council Annual Meeting and Symposium. |
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provide information to individuals, organizations and regulatory agencies on
matters potentially affecting desert tortoise
science, conservation and management within the historical range of the
species. |
| We mail a quarterly newsletter to keep our
membership informed. |
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read more about the Council on-line read our bylaws
and quarterly newsletter. |
Questions? | |
| Frequently Asked Questions |