Leave No Trace is a national education program dedicated to
promoting and inspiring responsible recreational practices
through education, research and partnerships. The Leave No
Trace program is a partnership of federal land management
agencies, outdoor educators, conservation groups, manufacturers,
outdoor retailers, user groups and individuals who share a
commitment to preserving and protecting our public lands.
The US Forest Service formalized a partnership with NOLS in
1990 to develop a written Leave No Trace educational curriculum
for wildland visitors. NOLS involvement in the program marked
the beginning of the partnership model that continues to the
present day. NOLS also developed the ethics and experiential
training aspects of the LNT program, the capstone of which
is a five-day Master
Educator Course for land managers, outfitters and outdoor
educators. In 1994, NOLS helped to found the Leave
No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, a non-profit 501(c)(3)
organization based in Boulder CO.
Beginning June 1, 2003 participants on NOLS
Master Educator Courses can earn 2 hours of College Credit
from the University of Utah Dept. of Parks, Recreation and
Tourism. Details are available from the NOLS Leave No Trace
office. This optional college credit is available for an additional
$50.00 per semester hour.
