To safeguard for wise and reverent use by this and succeeding generations those desert areas of unique scenic, scientific, historical, spiritual or recreational value and to educate children and adults to a better understanding of the deserts.
We pursue our mission through a carefully designed and equally balanced program of advocacy, education, and stewardship. We are always ready to assist in desert conservation throughout the Southwest, but we now focus our efforts primarily on the Sonoran Desert of Southern California.