About Us
Our mission
The Mohave Ground Squirrel Conservation Council (herein “MGS Conservation Council” or “MGSCC”) is a nonprofit organization functioning to assure the perpetual survival of viable populations of Mohave Ground Squirrels throughout their historical range and any future expansion areas. The Mohave Ground Squirrel, for the purposes of the MGS Conservation Council, means the mammal species known scientifically as Xerospermophilus mohavensis.
Our history
During the spring of 2022, several senior Mohave ground squirrel biologists with the MGS Technical Advisory Group teamed up to host a Mohave ground squirrel training session in Ridgecrest, CA. Follow-up discussions with instructors and students reinforced the need for a coordinated, range wide effort to promote the conservation of the Mohave ground squirrel. Decades worth of Mohave ground squirrel experience joined forces, and a new group was born.
