Every day, Leave No Trace is protecting vulnerable species, fragile habitats, and the outdoor spaces you love. But we cannot do it alone.
Your gift today powers real solutions: $0.83 of every dollar donated goes directly to education, training, and outreach that prevent damage before it happens. Together, we can put the outdoors on a path to a healthy and sustainable future.
The outdoors is facing a crisis:
9 out of 10 people who visit nature are uninformed about how to minimize their impact.
13 billion trips into the outdoors happen every year in the U.S.—and too often, the result is trash, damaged trails, polluted water, and disrupted wildlife.
Without action, this preventable damage adds up fast. With your support, Leave No Trace provides the education and tools people need to protect the places you can’t live without.
Your role is critical in stopping the trend of overuse and misuse:
$2.1 billion: What Americans spend annually fighting wildfires—90% caused by humans.
Wildlife displaced or killed: Often because of garbage and human interaction.
Millions in backlogged trail repairs: Just two national parks, Grand Canyon and Great Smoky Mountains, need over $16 million in trail maintenance.
These problems are solvable. Leave No Trace creates the proven, science-backed solutions that protect wildlife, reduce fire risk, keep water clean, and preserve trails for future generations. But it only works if people like you invest in the solution.
When you join Leave No Trace, you’re part of a national movement—and you receive benefits too:
Exclusive discounts on outdoor gear.
Practical Leave No Trace tips and resources delivered to your inbox.
A special gift for gifts of $50 or more.
Members-only swag to show your support.
Your membership fuels the mission and connects you to a community of people who care deeply about protecting the outdoors.
You can give with confidence:
Leave No Trace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN # 84-1303335).
We’re proud to be a 4-star Charity Navigator organization, recognized for strong financial health, accountability, and transparency.
When you give, you’re not just donating—you’re investing in a proven, lasting solution.
Commit to learning, practicing, and sharing Leave No Trace this April. It takes 30 seconds and helps protect the places you love.
