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Dave Lauthers

Virginia State Advocate

Greetings everybody! I have been Virginia’s State Advocate for the past 6 years based in Newport News, Virginia. I am retired Navy Chief having served our nation for 21 years and currently work for Newport News Shipbuilding.

Currently I am the Council Outdoor Ethics Advocate for the Colonial Virginia Council and I am a Virginia Master Naturalist. I have witnessed firsthand the benefits and results of the Leave No Trace principles, training and resources.

I encourage anyone or any organization in Virginia looking to explore or expand their interest in outdoor ethics, environmental stewardship and/or responsible outdoor recreation to contact me.

Current Virginia Initiatives

Gold Standard Site
Shenandoah National Park
Luray, VA
Hot Spot
McAfee Knob Revisit 2017
Catawba, VA
Hot Spot
Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area 2016
Wilson Creek, VA
Hot Spot
Devil’s Bathtub 2016
Roanoke, VA
Hot Spot
Breaks Interstate Park 2016
Breaks, VA

Upcoming Events in Virginia

Nov 08
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Leave No Trace Spotlight: Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
November 08 - 10|Sugar Grove VA

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