Conservation

Desert Conservation in Action

Our Mission is Conservation in Action : Collaborating with conservation organizations around the world; Preserving and restoring a portion of the Colorado Desert in its natural state; Building insurance populations of desert animals and plants threatened with extinction; Fostering an awareness of and appreciation for the variety of plants and animals in worldwide desert ecosystems; and, Promoting and ensuring environmental, energy and natural resource sustainability for The Living Desert and Coachella Valley region

We need your help to save species. The following sections provide an opportunity for you to learn more about The Living Desert’s conservation projects.

Conservation Field Projects

Through various projects and collaborations, we are dedicated to reintroduction and recovery efforts for species around the world.

Reintroduction and Recovery Efforts

The Living Desert works locally and globally on community-based conservation programs to balance conservation efforts and improve the lives of local populations.

Community Based Conservation

Through cooperative projects and initiatives, The Living Desert is committed to advancing the areas of field research to enhance species conservation efforts around the world.

Field Research

Through global efforts, building the next generation of conservationists and conservation technology is a priority of The Living Desert.

Click to learn about Community Based Conservation programs of the Living Desert.

Technology Development and Capacity Building

Through financial grants and support to NGO organizations in the field, The Living Desert works to enhance species conservation efforts around the world.

Financial Grants and Support

Conservation at the Zoo

Through innovative programs and initiatives, The Living Desert focuses on technological and scientific advancements in the fields of animal husbandry, behavior, cooperative breeding programs, and more.