Enhance your experience of the river and respect its resources through use of “Leave No Trace” principles for outdoor recreation. For more information, visit www.lnt.org.
PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE
- Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you will visit
- Prepare for weather, hazards and emergencies
- Schedule your trip to avoid times of high use
CAMP AND RECREATE ON DURABLE SURFACES
- Use existing sites that won’t be damaged by your stay
- Avoid long stays at one site
- Keep groups small and avoid trampling plants
PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT
- Carry out all waste — leave the area cleaner than you found it
- Protect wildlife and your food by storing rations securely
PROPERLY DISPOSE OF WHAT YOU CAN’T PACK OUT
- Do all cleaning and washing as far away from waterways as possible
- Clean fish away from camp
- Use biodegradable soaps
- Carry out human waste where toilet facilities are not available
LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND
- Respect all wildlife — enjoy from a distance without disturbing
- Respect our natural & cultural heritage — leave rocks, plants, trees, and artifacts alone; observe but do not touch!
- Respect the privacy of others & private property
MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACTS
- Use existing fire rings and keep fires small or use a camp stove
- Use only downed, dead wood smaller than your wrist
- Leave limbs on standing trees (dead or alive)
- Make sure any fires are completely out and cold before leaving the site
- Avoid fires during droughts or windy conditions
BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER VISITORS
- Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience
- Be courteous to other river users
- Keep noises to a minimum — enjoy the sounds of nature
- Take breaks and camp away from trails and other visitors