do NOT put dishwater anywhere near water sources (MK)

plan ahead to leave as little impact as possible (MK)

use hot water instead of soaps to clean dishes until trip is over (MK)

portion control//cook only what you are going to eat (MK)

this prevents chucking leftovers or keeping food around the campsite (MK)

use a stove!! campfires leave ashes (MK)

become a human dishwasher for your dishes, clean them as much as you can (MK)

do not put stoves on grassy or other flammable areas, you do not want to burn down the woods for ramen (MK)

do not dump leftovers (MK)

try to drink gray water as much as possible (MK)

if you can't, then spread around, do not leave in concentrated form (MK)

you can throw gray water in a sump hole (6-8ft deep hole). (MK)

pack out everything that you brought in (MK)

utilize your cooking water!! (hot nalgene/ clean dishes/ hot chocolate/ soup) (MK)

Emphasis on that, I've learned a lot from Brian alone this semester, everyone you meet is a resource. ZS

Educate yourself on the area you're operating in so you can interact with it properly ZS

Minimize waste production in the field and in your daily life while youre at it ZS

Make smart choices in regards to how you're going to interact with the environment you're operating in, its not just some thing you can stomp around in ZS

make sure that your trekking pole is allowed in the location you're in. As some tips corrode the rocks (AW)

Educate yourself on possible invasive species BG

Foreign soil/vegetation can be bad for different landscapes

If there is a boot brush near the end of a trail, its there for a reason. Not cleaning clothing/gear can spread invasive species. ZS

Volunteer to help support and build trails. TK

if you love the outdoors, and want to continue being outdoors, practice LNT to try and conserve the places you love (AW)

Its very easy to lay out guidelines on how to respect the environment in a constructive way and still have fun, but following all those rules is a sizable task. ZS

No one is perfect and no one acts like a saint when outdoors 24/7, try your best and do what you can do be respectful and limit your impact. ZS

At a minimum, try to have as close to a neutral impact as you can on the environment around you when outside. Not all natural interactions will be a net positive. ZS

Be an example to others RS

Respect structures. Lean-to's,privies, etc. ZS

Social Distancing BG

Have a mask on you incase you need to help someone who may be sick BG

Don't blast your music, wear headphones (ACK)

if you do bring a speaker, make sure it is at a low respectable volume (AW)

If with a group, ask if they would like to listen to music prior to playing RS

Reduce chatting volume later at night RS

If you are going downhill, yield to the side for oncoming hikers (ACK)

Travel in smaller groups, not only to lessen your impact on the environment but also the local people (AW)

Preserve the traditional outdoor experience if in a populated camp ground. RS

Remember that everyone's experience is different. Challenge by choice in all experiences or activities on the trip. RS

Park Ranger (AW)

Conservation scientists BG

Geologist BG

Environmental Engineer BG

Environment protection technician (AW)

Explain to people why you care and why they should too

LNT is most effective when everyone follows

If they go on to teach someone else, More and more people will respect LNT

Stay at least 300 feet away from bears wolves and moose TK

Stay at least 75 feet away from most wildlife TK

Do not mess with animals habitats BG

As it alters their natural foraging habits (AW)

Do not keep the animals BR

Do not eat the animals BG

Hang poles are acceptable depending on the area TK

Bear canisters should be used anytime you are in the backcountry RS

Smellable items should be kept far away from camp RS

Food, Cosmetics, Sport Mixes, Canned Beverages, Trash and all cooking materials including fuel are considered smellables. RS

example

Leave natural objects as you find them so others can experience it (ACK)

Minimize site alterations (ACK)

No cairns or walls (AW)

It's okay if you're not perfect, so long as you try hard every time

Try to keep your partners accountable and vice versa

Campfires improperly extinguished and abandoned with smoldering embers and coals are the number one cause of human caused wildfires on federal lands. (HS)

Removal of woody material larger than about 5‑10 cm in diameter may alter soil conditions (HS)

burn only burnable and non-toxic waste (not plastic) (AW)

Make sure to only use dead wood AJ

Never leave fire unattended (ACK)

Take note if campfires are allowed or not in the area you are camping in. Some areas only allow fires during certain times. TK

Thoroughly extinguish all fires (ACK)

Keep your fire to a reasonable size TK

Only make fire in designated areas AJ

Make sure all wood is burned AJ

Intense campfires can decrease organic matter content in soils to depths greater than/equal to 10 cm. (HS)

using wood for fires has devastated many mountain areas, so be mindful and follow as many LNT principles as you can (AW)

Be considerate about burning things in the Himalayas as smoke is used to purify (AW)

Traveling by foot doesn't pollute the earth as much as vehicles do (HS)

Some flight companies have carbon offset programs where they plant trees to attempt to offset the pollution caused AJ

It is cheaper to travel by foot (HS)

Better for your body to walk(HS)

Recycling on trails is comes natural (HS)

Can't waste food (HS)

Can't waste water (HS)

Can't waste materials (HS)

Good for fertilization (HS)

You use less plastic (HS)

Audri Walworth (AW)

Haley Steffey HS

Amy Macaluso

Zachary Smith

Andrew Jarvis AJ

Michaela Kruger (MK)