"Leave No Trace" Policy

The City of Miami Beach recognizes the importance of preserving the natural beauty and environmental integrity of its islands, lands, and facilities and is committed to promoting responsible and sustainable use of these natural resources. The City owns, operates, manages, and strives to preserve the positive environmental qualities of numerous city parks and recreation facilities, which are essential to the public health, safety, welfare, and economy of the city and the surrounding communities. Implementing a “Leave No Trace” policy for City parks and facilities is essential to achieve the goals of preservation and responsible stewardship. It is within the Parks and Recreation Department’s mission to promote responsible use, conservation, and minimal environmental impact for visitors and users of these areas.

Leave No Trace is a national educational program to inform visitors about reducing the damage caused by outdoor activities. Leave No Trace principles and practices are based on respecting the natural world and fellow wildland visitors.

“Leave No Trace” Principles, include:

• Plan Ahead and Prepare
• Dispose of Waste Properly
• Leave What You Find
• Respect Wildlife
• Be Considerate of Other Visitors

For more information on “Leave no Trace” please visit www.lnt.org. Information on the City’s Environmental and Sustainability efforts is available by visiting: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/environmental-sustainability/