Your actions on and off the river affect how people perceive boaters in their communities. Here are 10 things you can do to protect access to rivers nationally.
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<li>1. Drive courteously, especially in small communities.</LI>
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<LI>2. Park in designated areas and avoid blocking driveways or traffic. Seek permission from landowners before accessing the river via private property.</LI>
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3. Use existing trails.</LI>
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4. Use discretion when scouting, and attempt to hike on rocks and boulders when portaging.</LI>
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5. Dispose of human waste properly.</LI>
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6. Maintain a low profile at access points, and remember to turn down the radio.</LI>
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7. Pack it in – Pack it out.</LI>
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8. Prevent ground scars by using firepans or existing firepits in designated areas.</LI>
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9. Do all you can to protect the resource and avoid wildlife disturbance while enjoying your visit. </LI>
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10. <b>Join American Whitewater</b>. Learn more about our Access & Conservation Programs and how you can resolve river access issues in your community.</LI>
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