Hot Spots in 2018

2018

HOT SPOTS REPORT

LEAVE NO TRACE CENTER FOR OUTDOOR ETHICS

OVERALL IMPACT

155

Events

6,400

Land Managers, Key Volunteers, & Community Members Reached

1,000+ Volunteer Hours

2,400+

Pounds of Trash Removed

359

Miles of Trails Protected or Restored

135

Miles of Waterways Protected

The 2018 Hot Spot initiative worked to lay the groundwork for strong Leave No Trace programs as well as strengthen the existing programs in 19 parks and protected areas threatened by severe impacts from outdoor recreation.

Leave No Trace staff hosted 155 training and actionoriented events tailored to the needs of each individual Hot Spot location.

Through these 155 events, Leave No Trace reached over 6,400 land managers, key volunteers and local community members with Leave No Trace skills and ethics. These individuals now have an in-depth understanding of the ecological and social benefits of practicing Leave No Trace, and many are equipped with the tools to share that knowledge with park visitors, friends, family, colleagues and fellow recreationists. Additionally, 14 of the 19 Hot Spots incorporated service projects that totaled over 1,000 volunteer hours with more than 2,400 lbs of trash removed, nine trails worked on and two beaches restored.

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