WASHINGTON – There is an old saying popular with park rangers and campers –
“take only pictures and leave only footprints” when you are enjoying the
great outdoors. While many subscribe to this philosophy, it isn’t always
obvious how to make the right low-impact choices when you’re far from roads
and established campgrounds. The National Park Service’s (NPS) Leave No
Trace video is a great place for campers to learn where to pitch a tent and
how to cook in wilderness so that no one will know you were there. It even
covers what do to – ahem – when Mother Nature calls.

The 9½ minute video, on-line for the first time, addresses the importance
of taking a personal role in preserving the outdoor experience for future
generations. It provides a vivid and adventurous display of outdoor
scenery, showcasing wild animals, breathtaking scenery, and presents how
people can incorporate Leave No Trace principles when they are outdoors.

“We hope the video inspires people to take a wilderness trip,” said
Jonathan Jarvis, Director of the National Park Service. “The more people
know about making the right choices while camping and enjoying the
backcountry, the better we can protect these special places for future
generations of hikers and campers.”

Copies are now available for individuals, colleges, universities, summer
camps, and groups through the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics in
Boulder, Colorado. To obtain a free copy of the DVD, please visit
www.LNT.org, or call (800) 332-4100 (shipping and handling charges will
apply).

For information about hosting the video on your website, contact Wade
Vagias with the National Park Service at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (202)
513-7124.  To view or download the video, go to
http://www.nps.gov/features/wilderness/leavenotrace/popup.html.

 

Islip, NY – Islip Town Supervisor Phil Nolan (far left) recently congratulated the Ocean Beach lifeguards at the Owen Johnson Pier in Bay Shore for their successful showing at the Long Island Lifeguard Championships.
 

The team beat last year’s National Champions en route to a second-place finish in the tournament.
 

Pictured are (back row, left to right) Sean Conway; Eric Gaffey; Peter Hutter, Senior Lifeguard; Craig Amarando, Chief Lifeguard and Team Captain; (front row) Supervisor Nolan; Frank LePore, Senior Chief Lifeguard, Ocean Beaches; Katina Lown; Melanie Gaffey; Joe Cornell; Bill Sweezey; Ryan Cornell; Chris Cornell; Kelly Bunster; and Greg Dawson, Commissioner, Department of Parks and Recreation.

 

 

Supervisor Phil Nolan

 

Town Board

Christopher D. Bodkin

Steven J. Flotteron

John H. Edwards

Gene Parrington

 

Amy Basta, Director of Public Information

Phone: (631) 224-5485

Fax:      (631) 224-5487

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