Leave No Trace
Tour Cayuga partners with Leave No Trace, a global leader in conservation,
to Promote Environmental Stewardship
The Cayuga County Office of Tourism is proud to be a partner with Leave No Trace, an organization dedicated to promoting environmental education and conservation to protect the outdoors. We all play an important role in protecting our environment. In our daily lives it is vital that we are conscious of the effects our actions may have on plants, animals, other people, and even entire ecosystems. Leave No Trace is an organization dedicated to educating all of us on how to be the solution and not part of the problem.
About Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing Leave No Trace programs, education, training and outreach in all 50 states and more than 100 countries around the globe. Utilizing the power of science, education for all, and stewardship to support and protect nature, Leave No Trace is on a mission to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors and the planet.
At Leave No Trace, there is no substitute for nature. From neighborhood walks to backcountry treks, the outdoors is for everyone. But it all has an impact. More use, over use, trash, endangered wildlife and around it all: climate change. Leave No Trace empowers people to be the solution to conservation. Through pioneering science, sustaining partnership and activating our proven training and education systems, Leave No Trace leads the way. No matter where or why you get outside, it’s yours to protect. Leave No Trace.
7 Principles of Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is renowned for its 7 Principles. These easy-to-follow guidelines educate outdoor enthusiasts how to minimize their impact on nature.
1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
When outdoor visitors plan ahead and prepare, it helps to accomplish trip goals safely and enjoyably while simultaneously minimizing damage to the land.
2. Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces
The goal of travel outdoors is to move through natural areas while avoiding damage to the land, foliage, or waterways
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
The waste humans create while enjoying outdoor spaces can have severe impacts if not disposed of properly.
4. Leave What You Find
The items we find in nature have a role to play, either in the ecosystem or the story of the landscape. Leaving what we find in place helps to preserve both.
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
Campfire building is also an essential skill for every camper. Yet, the natural appearance of many areas has been degraded by the overuse of fires and increasing demand for firewood
6. Respect Wildlife
Human impacts on wildlife can result in negative human-wildlife interactions, aggressive animals, a decline in the ecosystem’s health, and relocated or euthanized animals.
7. Be Considerate Of Others
One of the most important components of outdoor ethics is to maintain courtesy toward others. It helps everyone enjoy their outdoor experience.
Free Leave No Trace Training
The 101 Course is an introduction to Leave No Trace and the actions we can collectively take to protect our planet. In this course we share helpful information with a simple framework of minimum impact practices to apply when spending time outdoors.
Go Beyond
Are you ready to go beyond your comfort zone, comfortably? Welcome to Cayuga County, where adventure meets natural beauty. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or someone seeking tranquility, we’ve got an outdoor recreation experience just for you.
Enjoy your time in the great outdoors!
Using the power of science and research, education for all, and stewardship to support and protect nature, Leave No Trace is on a mission to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors and the planet.
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