Check Out These Award-Winning Leave No Trace Campaigns
“We believe in the power of partnerships to make a lasting impact on the world of sustainable and regenerative tourism,” says Andrew Leary, Director of Sustainable Tourism and Partnerships. Several DMOs (Sonoma County Tourism is pictured above) and a state environmental agency have been recognized in 2023 for their outstanding Leave No Trace campaigns.
Image used with permission from theAmerican Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association. Whenever you’re traveling to a Native Nation or Native Community, remember to learn and educate yourself directly from those Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian voices.
Online ‘Leave No Trace 101’ Training Now Available
More than 10,000 people have taken the Leave No Trace 101 online class since it was introduced in August. The 45-minute training covers the fundamentals of responsible behaviors in outdoor areas and is available in English and Spanish. Please feel free to share the training widely in your networks.
Self-Guided Hiking and Cycling operator Macs Adventure recently joined Leave No Trace’s roster of corporate supporters. Better yet, they are rolling out a staff training program to ensure customers benefit from Leave No Trace learning opportunities.
A silent auction benefitting Leave No Trace just launched with items worth a combined $24,000 MSRP—find yourself some goodies, and feel free to share this widely.
Save the Date
Leave No Trace will host its first-ever global summit event next fall. MarkOctober 7-9 2024 on your calendars and stay tuned for updates — sustainable travel and tourism will play a prominant role.
