Stop Invasive Species in Your Tracks
Follow these simple steps to
Keep the adventure, leave the invasive species
- REMOVE plants, animals and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicle.
- CLEAN your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site.
- STAY on designated roads and trails.
- USE CERTIFIED or local firewood and hay.
Mother Nature will thank you for it!
What's Your
Prevention Adventure?
Caving
Backpacking
Mountain Biking
Offroad Vehicle Riding
Horseback Riding
Fishing
Tent Camping
RV Camping
Gardening
Paddling
Hiking or Walking
Motorboating
Hunting
Climbing
Find Your Nearest
Boot Brush Station
One of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent invasives species from spreading to new natural areas is cleaning your shoes before and after your adventure. PlayCleanGo strives to get boot brush stations installed at all trailheads in North America to help your efforts to prevent the spread of invasive species.
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