Public invited to participate in Leave No Trace Events July 11-18

SAN JUAN NATIONAL FOREST

15 Burnett Court

Durango, Colorado 81301

970 247-4874

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 5, 2016

Public invited to participate in Leave No Trace Events July 11-18

SILVERTON - The San Juan Mountains Association, Leave No Trace, Inc., and the U.S. Forest Service invite organizations and individuals to participate in Leave No Trace events in Durango and at the Ice Lakes Trail near Silverton in July as follows: 

Tues., July 12:  Leave No Trace training sessions, San Juan Public Lands Center, 15 Burnett Court, Durango. (Note:  Although sessions are geared towards certain groups, they are not exclusive – any group/individual may attend any session.)

·         9 am - noon:  Outdoor retailers, agency personnel, and businesses.

·         1 pm - 4 pm:  Youth and youth groups.

·         6 pm - 9 pm:  Volunteer groups, general public.

Wed., July 13:  Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers will be talking with visitors in the Ice Lakes area about techniques for caring for this fragile and beautiful alpine area.  They will also offer training at the Ice Lakes Trailhead, Forest Rd. 585 (South Mineral Rd.) 6 mi. west of Silverton. 

·         9 am - 11am.  Leave No Trace training session on-site at trailhead. 

·         11 am - 2 pm.  New Kiosk and trailhead sign installation for Ice Lakes Trailhead. 

Thurs., July 14.    Ice Lakes Trailhead, Forest Rd. 585 (South Mineral Rd.) 6 mi. west of Silverton. 

·         10am - 1pm.  Trail maintenance project followed by BBQ lunch provided by San Juan Mountains Association.

If you, your business, volunteer group, youth group would like to participate, please contact kathe@sjma.org by July 8.  However, pre-registration is not required and all who can attend will be welcome at the various events.  If you plan to participate as a volunteer worker, please wear boots, long pants, and bring gloves and eye protection.  All attendees should come equipped for an outdoor day trip with water, snacks, rain gear, etc.  Volunteer workers will be required to sign a volunteer agreement. 

Leave No Trace, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible recreational use of land and resources as embodied within the “Seven Principles” of low-impact practices.  More information on Leave No Trace and the “Hot Spot” program can be found at www.lnt.org.

Please contact Kathe Hayes at (970) 385-1310 or Brian White at (970) 385-1246 if you would like more information on the upcoming events.