Mission Statement

"The American Desert Foundation is a non-profit corporation, established and organized under Section 501c(3) of the United States  Internal Revenue Code, which is dedicated to improving scientific understanding of the  ecosystems and human uses that define the desert regions of the United States.  American Desert Foundation will endorse and promote events that demonstrate responsible land stewardship, public safety or provide educational  opportunities. American Desert Foundation will seek funding from all available  resources, both public and private, to support scientific research on the wide array of subjects that affect America's deserts, including but not limited to,  the existence and protection of cultural artifacts; the existence of and human  impact on sensitive plants, animals, and habitat complexes; and the affect of  drought, air emissions, and other environmental conditions on desert  ecosystems."