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Seems you can't go deep enough. The further into the forest you go, you still seem to see it - evidence of neglect for our land. In every outting these days, we constantly notice tons of litter & graffiti. Deliberate disrespect for the open spaces & valued wilderness lands. What is going on here?

Please report graffiti in action to the local law enforcement or nearest rangers office! Or better yet, get them on video and post it on YouTube.com



What's the worst that can happen?
Misuse & sheer disregard is how OUR lands get closed (by OUR OWN government). Closed off forever, turned into 'off limit' roads & more totally closed wildernesses, that onlt the backpackers can enjoy.

OHVs, 4x4s need to realize their improer use & overall impact on natural habitats could have a detrimental effect on these lands. There is a balance. Play wisely. This includes all the red necks with guns too.

STORY: San Berdu takes action on illegal Dumping

 litter crews





You manage to drag yourself off the couch, congratulations! You've packed up your ride and are heading out to your favorite "secret" spot. Anticipation builds as you arrive and pull into the empty lot. Your heart sinks however when you discover that your once pristine camp spot has been transformed into the new town dump. An old lawn chair, candy wrappers and beer cans litter the area that you once loved. Impromptu fire rings are strewn about and armies of weekend warriors have trampled your favorite meadow into a dust bowl.

duh...
DON'T BRING THE CITY TO THE WILDERNESS. The noise, the soda cans, the beer bottles, the crap. The disposable society we have created now makes us all too LAZY. Get off your ass, get some much needed exercise, outside, breathing fresh air, and become part of the positive. Part of the solution. Litterbugs include many types of folks: disruptive teens, toothless alcoholic contractors, local yolkels, urban mishaps, gangster wanna-bes, home boys, totally oblivious yuppies & even uneducated families... let's keep the trash, the diapers & tagging in the cities!

EDUCATION is key & it starts here. Pass it along!

wilderness volunteer
tread lightly wilderness trail crews
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volunteer your time at the local forests clean up days. Contact your local National Forest Service or see the list of Outdoor Volunteers & Organizations

Graffiti, Beverage Cans, and Cigarette Butts are a nuisance to wild life & other outdoor enthusiasts.

As more and more office drones venture from their cubicles and out onto the unbeaten path, they leave behind the remnants of their bold treks for all to see. Refuse, human waste, smoldering campfires and crushed flora from selfish tent placements and trail blazing destroy our fragile eco-system and pollute the environment for years to come.

      • Be cautious walking around to avoid destroying the fragile ecosystems, such as seedlings, wildlife & wildflowers.
      • Pick up all your trash & even some left behind by previous campers.
      • Leaving the site used in better condition than you found it.

Below are some simple tips that, coupled with common sense, will enable you to stop being part of the problem and start being part of the solution!

Camping & Picnicking

  • Take out some litter; Leave the site cleaner than you found it
  • Use existing campsite to prevent impacting new areas
  • Pitch tents in cleared camp spots only (when primitive camping)
  • Do not set a tent up in a meadow. It's a fragile enviroment

Cleaning & Potty Breaks

  • No Soap in Streams, Creeks or Lakes: Even Biodegradable Soaps is not good for the poor fish downstream.
  • Bring a bucket or wash tub - Wash dishes & yourself 100' from streams & lakes
  • Bathroom break in the bushes? Don't leave your TP trash. Dispose of in your vehicle with a plastic bag or back at camp. Pack it out!
  • For human waste - Bring a shovel, dig holes 8" deep & pack out all toilet paper. Do not bury paper as animals will just dig it up.
    • Certain areas are so sensitive or overused that all solid waste must be packed out, check for the local regulations.
see also camp potty

camping sex

Camp Fires

  • Build campfires in designated rings ONLY!
  • If you must build a new rock ring, follow the guide on FireSafe
  • Gather wood for fuel -- use only down wood
  • Never burn plastics or other toxic materials in campfires
  • Tossing beer bottle caps into a campfire only litters the site for future campers
  • While glass bottle smelting is a real treat among boys at night, which one is actually gonna get their hands dirty & clean up broken glass outta the campfire the following morning?
  • Always douse campfire with water completely when breaking camp
  • See our FireSafe page

campfire safe

Campfire Pits & Fire Containers

Target Shooters

  • Clean up your mess! (Way too much ammo trash on our back roads)
  • Place a tarp down to collect your shells.
  • Remove targets once finished
  • Scope out all areas near firing spot. No people, tents or vehicles nearby.
littering

Off Road

  • Stay on trails or designated dirt roads
  • Don't cut across, make short cuts or create new tracks
  • Be prepared! Bring along enough gas, water, clothes & food in case you get stranded. Be prepared to hike out if neccessary.
  • Bring flashlights, water & food at all times.
  • Tinkle break in the bushes? Don't leave that TP trash. Dispose of in your vehicle with a plastic bag.
  • See our BackRoads page for helpful signs & more information

FOUR WHEELIN

Parents

  • Pack out dirty Diapers!!! This is downright gross.
  • Teach your children - not to litter or deface nature
  • Obey signs & instruct kids on dangers of the wildeness.

Hiking

  • Stay on designated trails
  • Don't cut switch backs
  • Pack out more than you packed in

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