Recreational Users
Respecting riparian areas, including vegetation and wildlife, is a key part of enjoying
our natural areas now, and into the future.
Some Beneficial Management Practices for Recreational Users include:
If you are interested in recreating on provincial Crown lands, click here for more information.
Camp away from shorelines to minimize impacts.
Stay on marked trails and practice “Leave No Trace” principles when visiting recreational sites.
Stop the spread of invasive species by cleaning footwear, wheels, and gear. For horses, use weed-free feed.
Keep your wheels out of water and wet areas to prevent damage to fish habitat or erosion and maintain water and soil health.
Know B4UGo, plan your route. Only travel on trails that are designated for your activity and do not have closure notices posted.
Be aware of property lines and vegetation beneath the surface which could be damaged by motorized vehicles in the winter season.
USEFUL RESOURCES
Play-Clean-Go
Visit the Play Clean Go website to learn more about how you can stop the spread of invasive species when you go to a recreational area.
ATVs & Water
This poster raises awareness about how vehicles in water and along shorelines can impact aquatic and riparian life.
Outdoor Ethics
Familiarize yourself with the 7 principles of Leave No Trace by planning ahead and being prepared.
Boats & Invasives
Learn the basics on invasive species and why it's critical to clean, drain and dry your boat and water gear before leaving a waterbody.
ATVs & Water
In this video, biologists explain how ATVs can impact the landscape and why planning trips and staying on trails can help reduce impacts.
Invasive Species
While learning about the environment, a group of kids at the Lakeville Nature Conservancy found our website useful, so they passed along this link on invasive species.