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 Are The Desert Tortoise Council is a private, nonprofit organization made up of hundreds of professionals, and lay-persons from all walks of life, from across the United States, and several continents. We share a common fascination with wild desert tortoises and the environment they depend upon.
What We Do The Council promotes conservation of the desert tortoise in the wild in a variety of ways.
	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.
	We participate in issues affecting desert tortoise conservation, such as impact assessment, recovery actions, and land use planning.
	We mail a quarterly newsletter to keep our membership informed.
	To read more about the Council on-line read our bylaws and quarterly newsletter.
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