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Leave No Trace

Protect what you love — leave it better than you found it.

Every footprint counts—and together, we can make a difference. The Leave No Trace initiative in the New Smyrna Beach Area helps protect the places we love most, from our beaches and blueways to trails and wildlife habitats. By embracing a few simple principles, visitors and locals alike can help keep our destination clean, vibrant, and thriving for future generations.

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The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace

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Plan Ahead and Prepare   
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Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
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Dispose of Waste Properly
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Leave What You Find
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Minimize Campfire Impacts
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Respect Wildlife
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Be Considerate of Other Visitors

E-Learning Courses

Protecting the NSB Area starts with knowledge. Our free e-learning courses make it easy for hospitality professionals, business owners, and visitors to understand the core principles of Leave No Trace. Whether you're welcoming guests or exploring the outdoors, these quick, engaging lessons will help you become a better steward of our coastal home.

Visitors

Discover how to make a positive impact while enjoying the New Smyrna Beach Area. This quick and engaging course offers practical tips for visitors to help preserve our coastal ecosystems, waterways, and scenic trails—ensuring these natural treasures remain vibrant and beautiful for everyone to enjoy.

Hospitality & Retail

As a local business, you play a key role in shaping how visitors experience and care for our destination. This course provides helpful tools and messaging tips to naturally weave Leave No Trace principles into everyday conversations—empowering your team to promote sustainability while delivering great service.

Coming Soon: Guides

Whether you lead kayak tours, nature walks, or fishing charters, your voice carries weight. This upcoming course will equip area guides with practical strategies to inspire responsible recreation, lead by example, and help visitors connect with the environment in a way that protects it for the future.

New Smyrna Beach Area Leave No Trace

2024-2029 Strategic Framework - Our Imperatives 

Reduce Negative Impacts to Beaches, Blue Ways, and Trails
Reach the Visiting Public with Consistent Leave No Trace Messaging
Engage a Passionate Coalition of Local Stakeholders, Businesses, and Communities
Lead By Example: The New Smyrna Beach Area Emerging Destination Leader

Gold Standard Hospitality in the NSB Area

The New Smyrna Beach Area is more than a beautiful destination—it’s a place we all share and care for. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Leave No Trace to promote responsible tourism and sustainable hospitality through the Gold Standard Hospitality Program.

This special certification recognizes local businesses and short-term rental hosts that go the extra mile to protect our coastal environment. Whether you're a hotelier, vacation rental owner, or experience provider, your efforts can make a meaningful impact on our community and natural spaces.

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