Trashed Natural Areas
A cumulative impact from every discarded wrapper can devastate a natural area—removing trash is a
simple but important and effective act of stewardship.
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Polluted Water
Water is precious to all life. Simple, easy-to-follow advice helps ensure that rivers, lakes, and oceans receive
high levels of protection.
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Lack of Inclusivity in the Outdoors
The outdoors is for everyone. Yet, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the outdoors are all facets that need
continuous improvement. Learn what efforts you can take and the ongoing movements to make the
outdoors a place for all.
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Wildlife should be just that—wild. Providing access to human food, or even approaching too closely, is more
harmful than most people imagine.
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Caribou carcass.
Damaged Trails
Trail erosion can permanently alter the landscape and is preventable when people adopt Leave No Trace
principles.
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Wooded forest floor.
Destructive Fires
Careless actions, such as leaving campfires unattended or casually discarding cigarettes, are among the
most common causes of destructive wildfires, leading to billion-dollar losses and deaths of people and
wildlife.
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Wildfire burning through forest floor.
Educating Youth About Outdoor Stewardship
Giving kids the proper tools and education to be environmental stewards is the best way to get them
invested in nature and conservation while getting them to spend time in the great outdoors.
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Crowded Parks
Overcrowding can disrupt wildlife, harm the natural landscape, and even lead to social conflicts.
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