The Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee is a non-profit organization formed in 1974 to promote the welfare of the desert tortoise [Gopherus agassizii] in its native wild state. Committee members share a deep concern for the continued preservation of the tortoise and its habitat in the southwestern deserts.



Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee activities include:



Establishing desert tortoise preserves.



Developing and implementing management programs for tortoise preserves and adjacent areas.



Education and research.