To serve in a professional advisory manner on matters involving management, conservation, and protection of desert tortoises and their habitats;

To support and advocate measures that contribute to ensuring the continued survival of desert tortoises and the maintenance of their habitats in a natural condition;

To stimulate and encourage studies on the ecology, biology, management, and protection of desert tortoises and their habitats;

To gather and disseminate information on desert tortoises and their habitats, and to advocate science-based management and conservation;

To maintain active public information and conservation education programs;

To support conservation actions for the protection of other tortoises, turtles, and ecosystems, as appropriate; and

To commend outstanding action and dedication by individuals and organizations promoting the mission and objectives of the Desert Tortoise Council.