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Care for Colorado Coalition

CCCSA is proud to be a Stewardship Partner with the Care for Colorado Coalition, which educates visitors and residents on how to responsibly enjoy the state’s natural and cultural resources.

Do Your Part

Follow the Care for Colorado Leave No Trace Principles

01 Know before you go
02 Stick to the trails
03 Leave it as you find it
04 Trash the trash
05 Be careful with fire
06 Keep wildlife wild
07 Share our parks & trails
Learn more about the seven principles

Principles In Practice

Skills Series: Trash Timeline

From Leave No Trace

Learn about the trash timeline, using research from a USDA Forest Service Study that averages the amount of time it takes for trash to biodegrade, corrode, or photodegrade in a variety of environments.

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Stewardship April 01, 2024

5 Ways to Make Your Cleanup More Sustainable

From Leave No Trace

Are part of a group that gets out regularly to cleanup your local park or protected area? Maybe you are always on the hunt for a volunteer opportunity. Or maybe you just strive to pick up a few pieces of litter on your... Read More
Stewardship April 01, 2024

Keep Wildlife Wild in Colorado's Bear County

From Colorado Tourism Office

The chance to explore a wild place that is still inhabited by large predators is a special experience, but one that also comes with responsibility.

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Stewardship March 11, 2024

When Bears Wake Up

From the National Park Service

When spring arrives and the snow begins to melt, bears start to wake up after months of hibernation. It is an exciting time of the year for bears and park visitors.

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Stewardship March 11, 2024

Stop the Leave No Trace Policing

From Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace should never be used to shame, harass, exclude or police people in the outdoors. Full stop. Practicing Leave No Trace is just that: a practice. It is about action, not perfection.

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Stewardship February 12, 2024
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