SAS Project: Leave No Trace—Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves

This page profiles an individual project associated with the Trash Free Waters South Atlantic Strategy (SAS). For additional information about this effort, or to get involved, please reach out to the project contact identified below.

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• Key Information
• Detailed Project Information

Detailed Project Information

Description: Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves continues our ongoing partnership with Leave No Trace to address human impacts on spoil islands in the Indian River Lagoon. The project champion tackles human impact issues through educational workshops, lectures, tabling events, and island cleanup workdays in the 6 county region. The program focuses on the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace, with an emphasis on the 3rd principle "Dispose of Waste Properly".

Project Partners: Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics

Current Project Outcomes: March 2022- January 2023: 413 community members reached

Long-Term Project Outcomes: Greater public awareness and implementation of the Leave No Trace 7 Principles with an emphasis on the 3rd principle "dispose of waste properly."

Associated Links: 

• https://www.fosifl.org/spoil-island-project-home/leave-no-trace/
• https://lnt.org/hot-spots/indian-river-lagoon-preserves/