Our History
In 2002, the U.S. General Accounting Office completed an audit of recovery actions for the Mojave desert tortoise, with the primary recommendation to 鈥渄evelop and implement a coordinated research strategy that would link land management decisions with research results.鈥 The 2004 Desert Tortoise Recovery Plan Assessment reiterated this recommendation by calling for a Desert Tortoise Recovery Office to facilitate such coordination. The bet365下载ios established the DTRO in 2005.
Our Mission
Improve progress toward recovery of the Mojave desert tortoise by applying a coordinated, science-based program to guide conservation among partners and stakeholders that is focused on alleviating high-priority threats.
Our People
Kim Field
Desert Tortoise Recovery Biologist, Reno, Nevada
Kerry Holcomb
Desert Tortoise Recovery Biologist, Palm Springs, California
Corey Mitchell
Desert Tortoise Monitoring Coordinator, Tucson, Arizona