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Mission of the DTC

The mission of the Desert Tortoise Council is to assure the perpetual survival of viable populations of desert tortoises throughout their historical ranges. We focus our efforts on the tortoise species complex that occurs in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, currently recognized as Gopherus agassizii, Gopherus morafkai, and Gopherus evgoodei.

Objectives of the DTC

The Desert Tortoise Council is organized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit with the following objectives:

  • 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.

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Annual Symposium Info

The Desert Tortoise Council teamed up with the Turtle Survival Alliance to organize and implement our 47th Annual Desert Tortoise Council Symposium (Virtual).  The symposium was held in February of 2022 and was a great success.

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New Publication

Conservation Biology of Freshwater Turtles & Tortoises — A Compilation Project of the IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group

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