 | TREAD LIGHTLY! WELCOMES NEW EMPLOYEES
Tread Lightly! is excited to announce the addition of two new full-time employees. |
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 | Tread Lightly! and Omix-ADA Form Partnership to Raise Funding to Support Public Lands Access and Sustainable Recreation Opportunities
Tread Lightly! is excited to announce a new partnership with Omix-Ada Inc. |
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 | Tread Lightly! Delivers Thousands of Free Interpretive Panels and Posters
for Public Lands Kiosks Across the Nation
Tread Lightly! has been able to supply thousands of free interpretive panels to public land managers accross the nation. |
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 | TREAD LIGHTLY! TEAM EXPANDS
Tread Lightly! introduces the company’s newest addition, Justin Lilly, the new Education and Stewardship Programs Manager. |
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 | Tread Lightly!’s Executive Director Appointed to Western Governors’ Association’s Get Out West! Advisory Group Developing Tourism, Recreation Strategies
OGDEN, Utah (October 10, 2011) -- The Western Governors’ Association announced the formation of a diverse group of experts to develop recommendations for strengthening the Western economy by growing the outdoor recreation and tourism sectors, and for connecting today’s youth to the many outdoor recreation opportunities the West has to offer. Tread Lightly!’s executive director, Lori McCullough, was appointed to the group on Friday. |
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 | AGENCIES UNITE FOR STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN
ENCOURAGING RECREATIONISTS TO KEEP MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON TRAILS
OGDEN, Utah (September 28, 2011) — RIDE ON Designated Routes is a new statewide campaign that has united land management agencies to educate outdoor recreationists who use motorized vehicles on Utah’s public lands.
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 | Outdoor Companies Unite Again for Large Tread Lightly! Charity Auction on eBay
In an effort to raise money for solutions to urgent outdoor recreation issues, more than 50 companies have donated at least 150 products to the nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! for its Fourth Annual Charity Auction on eBay, November 1-11. Big ticket items this year include a Grizzly 550 ATV from Yamaha and a Gator XUV 625i utility vehicle from John Deere. |
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 | Tread Lightly! Launches Stewardship Grant Program
Ogden, UT (April 19, 2011) –The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly!® has announced a new small grant program to support volunteer stewardship projects across the country. |
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 | Tread Lightly! Re-Establishes its Partnership with Ford through Launch of Free Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder™ Mobile iPhone App
OGDEN, Utah (April 4, 2011) -- The nonprofit Tread Lightly! has re-established its relationship with Ford Motor Company through a special partnership with American Park Network—who just launched the free Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder™ app. The app allows users to easily find parks and public lands throughout America, based on their favorite activities. |
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 | Tread Lightly!’s Membership Doubles as Organization Offers New Benefits
OGDEN, Utah (March 17, 2011) — The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly!® has doubled its membership over the last year after offering several new benefits—including significant discounts on insurance, Goodyear tires, and new Chrysler, Jeep®, Ram Truck or Dodge vehicles. |
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 | ‘Respected Access is Open Access’ Campaign Addresses Litter
OGDEN, Utah (February 11, 2011) --- Tread Lightly! and a consortium of the nation’s most influential hunting and shooting sports organizations have released a new print public service announcement (PSA) encouraging responsible behavior on public and private lands while camping, hunting or enjoying any type of outdoor recreation. The new PSA is another tool created for land managers and media outlets as part of the education and outreach campaign called “Respected Access is Open Access.” |
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 | Tread Lightly! Showcases Online Training Course
OGDEN, Utah (November 1, 2010) — The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! is unveiling its innovative 101 Online Awareness course. The short online course, initially developed in 2006, received a major overhaul this summer and is now geared to share the Tread Lightly! message of responsible outdoor recreation with a wider range of outdoor enthusiasts.
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 | Tread Lightly! seeking volunteers for project in Sumter National Forest
The nonprofit Tread Lightly! is seeking volunteers on Saturday, October 23 for an innovative new project in the Sumter National Forest. The Enoree Ranger District has been selected as the epicenter of a national evaluation of a new campaign called “Respected Access is Open Access.” Volunteers will be needed to remove litter and install important new signage. All participants will receive free lunch and a t-shirt. |
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 | Tread Lightly! to Hold 3rd Annual Charity Auction on eBay in Time for Holidays
(September 8, 2010) Tread Lightly! will hold its biggest ever Annual Tread Lightly! Charity Auction on eBay November 1 -11, with more than 200 products donated from over 50 companies. One hundred percent of the money raised will go to help keep off-road trails healthy and open to the public. The big-ticket item this year is a brand new 2011 Grizzly 450 EPS ATV generously donated by Yamaha. John Deere has also shown its support by donating a Gator CX utility vehicle. The auction also includes plenty of powersports equipment, 4x4 accessories, hunting supplies, and outdoor gear. |
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 | Tread Lightly! and Boy Scouts of America Form Partnership
OGDEN, Utah (June 16, 2010) — The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! has announced a formal partnership with one of the nation’s largest and most prominent youth development organizations—the Boy Scouts of America. |
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 | SHOOTERS GIVEN NINE TIPS TO TREAD LIGHTLY ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAND
(OGDEN, Utah—May 12, 2010) The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly!, in partnership with some of the nation’s most influential shooting sports organizations, has released nine tips to help shooters minimize their impact on the environment. |
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 | TREAD LIGHTLY! WORKS WITH CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS TO PROVIDE TRAINING COURSES THROUGHOUT THE STATE
OGDEN, Utah (January 6, 2010) — Tread Lightly!®, through a grant provided by the California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division, has announced six, no cost training courses to be held in 2010 throughout the state. |
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 | NEW NATIONAL EDUCATION CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO ENCOURAGE RESPECT FOR PUBLIC LANDS
OGDEN, Utah (September 13, 2009) — Tread Lightly!, in partnership with the nation’s most influential hunting and shooting sports organizations, has released a series of six print public service announcements (PSAs) encouraging responsible behavior on public lands. The PSAs are part of a much larger new education and outreach campaign called "Respected Access is Open Access." |
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 | TREAD LIGHTLY! STEPS UP OHV EDUCATION EFFORTS WITH MAJOR GRANT FROM YAMAHA
Tread Lightly! has received $40,000 from the Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., to continue its dedicated effort promoting responsible recreation, especially activities involving the use of off highway vehicles (OHVs). The sizeable GRANT (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails) came in the form of cash and equipment through Yamaha’s OHV Access Initiative. |
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 | Quadratec Releases New Tread Lightly! Merchandise to Help Support Sustainable Recreation
Quadratec Incorporated, a leading Jeep® accessories manufacturer, has teamed up with Tread Lightly! to offer Jeep owners the unique opportunity to be outfitted with a Tread Lightly! branded version of the popular “Ultimate Floor and Cargo Liners.” A long-time supporter of Tread Lightly!, Quadratec will donate five dollars of every purchase toward Tread Lightly!’s Restoration for Recreation™ – a program designed to keep the great outdoors beautiful, healthy and open to the public. |
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 | Foremost Insurance Sponsors The Tread Lightly! “Quick Tips for Responsible Outdoor Recreation” Brochure Series
To help advance outdoor recreationists’ knowledge of how to avoid environmental damage and conflicts with others, the nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! has released a newly updated series of “quick tips” for 18 forms of recreation. The tips are available to read online and can also be ordered in a brochure format. |
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 | TREAD LIGHTLY! FORMS STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH NONPROFIT RECYCLED FISH
Recycled Fish is joining forces with Tread Lightly!® to work together to ensure Americans have a society of good outdoor stewards who responsibly enjoy activities like fishing, camping and more. |
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 | RECREATION GROUPS JOIN FORCES TO IMPROVE TRAIL SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT OF PUBLIC LANDS
A group of national and state trail advocacy organizations representing equestrian, OHV, and bicycle interests recently completed a collaborative effort to develop a new guide called “Sharing Our Trails – A Guide to Trail Safety and Enjoyment”. The guide is intended to be used in a variety of ways such as incorporation in trail brochures, magazine articles and trail education programs of all types. |
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 | Outdoor Industry Comes Together for Tread Lightly! Charity Auction on eBay
(Ogden, UTAH)—The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! will hold its 2nd Annual Tread Lightly! Charity Auction on eBay June 1 -11 with more than 175 products donated from companies across the country. |
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 | TREAD LIGHTLY! TEAMS UP WITH EQUESTRIAN LAND CONSERVATION RESOURCE
In an effort to help equestrians and all outdoor enthusiasts protect their trail access on public lands, while also helping avoid conflict amongst trail users, the nonprofit organization Tread Lightly!® has formed a strategic alliance with the Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR). |
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 | TREAD LIGHTLY! INCREASING OUTREACH TO HUNTING, FISHING, AND SHOOTING SPORTS
OGDEN, UTAH (January 30, 2009)—Tread Lightly! will be working in 2009 to increase its outreach to the hunting, fishing and shooting sports communities.
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 | HUMMER and Tread Lightly! Fund Important Dust Abatement Project
Phoenix, ARIZONA (January 15, 2009) – The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! and General Motor’s HUMMER division have teamed up to fund an important research project in Arizona to help reduce the dust caused by off-highway vehicles (OHVs). |
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 | National Wild Turkey Federation and Tread Lightly! Form Strategic Alliance
OGDEN, Utah (January 7, 2009) Because access to healthy public lands and waters for the enjoyment of responsible recreation is of paramount importance to both organizations, the National Wild Turkey Federation and Tread Lightly! will work together to educate outdoorsmen on the ethical use of off highway vehicles (OHVs). |
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 | National OHV Organizations Hold Land Use Forum in Conjunction with SEMA Show
Las Vegas, NEVADA (November 10, 2008) --- Leaders from ten national OHV organizations, including Tread Lightly!, met in Las Vegas on November 6 to discuss a variety of land use issues affecting OHV recreation. The meeting was held in conjunction with the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) annual convention. |
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 | MOAB VOLUNTEERS HELP TREAD LIGHTLY! AND HUMMER RESCUE POPULAR TRAILHEAD
Local volunteers helped improve the popular Kane Creek trailhead in Moab, Utah on Saturday’s National Public Lands Day. |
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 | LOCAL VOLUNTEERS JOIN HUMMER RECREATION RESCUE PROJECT IN SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST
DETROIT – More than 35 volunteers from local four-wheel-drive clubs, Tread Lightly! and HUMMER joined U.S. Forest Service employees on August 1, for a day of trail maintenance on the Bald Mountain OHV route in Sierra National Forest, east of Fresno, Calif. |
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 | TREAD LIGHTLY! AND HUMMER HELP MAINTAIN TRAIL IN SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST
DETROIT - At a time when recreation areas are closing from lack of funds, HUMMER and the nonprofit Tread Lightly! are partnering with the U.S. Forest Service and volunteers from local four-wheel-drive clubs to maintain a section of the popular Bald Mountain OHV route, located in the Sierra National Forest, east of Fresno, Calif. |
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 | Tread Lightly! Releases First Geocoin
The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! announced the launch of the first Tread Lightly! geocoin. The design resembles a Jeep® vehicle and is available in five colors in very limited quantities. |
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 | TREAD LIGHTLY WHEN CAMPING: 10 WAYS TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
As more Americans opt for inexpensive, local vacations, public land agencies are experiencing a rise in overnight visits in some areas. Rangers and nonprofit groups are reminding these campers to find ways to minimize their impact on the environment when in the outdoors. |
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 | TREAD LIGHTLY! AND HUMMER HELP OPEN TRAIL SYSTEM IN OCALA NATIONAL FOREST
Despite high temperatures, thunderstorms, and hoards of bugs, nearly 70 volunteers helped sign a new designated route in Florida last weekend as part of a new initiative from the nonprofit Tread Lightly! called HUMMER’s Recreation Rescue. |
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 | Tread Lightly! and HUMMER Announce Grant-Giving Initiative for Recreation Sites
General Motor’s HUMMER division and the nonprofit organization Tread Lightly!® announced today the launch of a new partnership called HUMMER’s Recreation Rescue, which will provide grants to outdoor recreation sites. The grants will be dedicated towards land use education, management and trail maintenance. |
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 | Tread Lightly! to Host Major eBay Charity Auction
In an effort to raise money to combat urgent off-road recreation issues on public land, the nonprofit Tread Lightly! is holding a major charity auction on eBay, June 2-11. |
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 | BFGoodrich Tires and Tread Lightly! Announce the Six Outstanding Trail Winners for 2008
Adding to an already impressive list of North American off-road trails, BFGoodrich® Tires announced today, the continuation of its Outstanding Trails program and six new trails for 2008. BFGoodrich Tires, in collaboration with Tread Lightly! and United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA), is proud to present the trails for this year’s program. |
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 | 10 Ways to Tread Lightly with a Snowmobile
As snowfall continues to pile up across the nation, more than 1.5 million registered snowmobiles are emerging from hibernation in the United States. In response, the nonprofit Tread Lightly! is reminding riders to minimize their environmental impact on public land this winter.
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 | Tread Lightly! Gives Away Outdoor Gear to Raise Membership
To help raise money to protect outdoor recreation, the nonprofit Tread Lightly!® is automatically entering all its new and renewing members to win gear from several outdoor companies. |
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 | MOTORCYCLISTS ENCOURAGED TO TREAD LIGHTLY IN THE OUTDOORS
While most motorcyclists claim the open road as their turf, a growing number are switching to the open off-road. In response, land managers and nonprofit organizations are reminding riders to minimize their impact when in the outdoors. |
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 | TREAD LIGHTLY! RELEASES NEW PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly!® has announced the release of a new strategically-designed print public awareness campaign called Ride Hard, Tread Lightly. The campaign, which focuses on motorized outdoor recreation, was conceived after surveys reported that one of the top reasons people stray from the trail is because they think their ride will be “more challenging and more fun.”
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 | BFGoodrich Tires Announces the Expansion of Its Outstanding Trails Program with Tread Lightly!
BFGoodrich Tires, in collaboration with Tread Lightly! and United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA) announced the expansion of its Outstanding Trails program for 2007. Each trail is awarded the honor based on its uniqueness, terrain type and enthusiast following. The BFGoodrich Outstanding Trails program is dedicated to the responsible use and preservation of off-road trails while aiding in trail conservation efforts.
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 | TREAD LIGHTLY! LAUNCHES TRAVELING EDUCATION UNIT
The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! recently launched its newest educational platform— a 20-foot trailer packed with informative materials, raffle prizes and knowledgeable staff. |
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 | Tread Lightly’s New Online Awareness Course Goes Live.
The highly anticipated Tread Lightly! Awareness Course is now live and available online. |
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 | Treading Lightly in the Water: 10 Ways to Reduce Environmental Impact When Boating
As temperatures have risen this summer, so have trips to the country’s lakes, rivers and oceans. Each year the season causes concern among some resource managers as sensitive waterways start feeling the environmental impact. |
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 | HUMMER Raises Thousands for Tread Lightly! at Outdoor Retailer Show
Through test drives and raffle prizes, HUMMER raised almost $13,000 for Tread Lightly!® restoration and education initiatives at the recent Outdoor Retailer Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. |
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 | Lightfoot Forms Kids Club To Help Kids Tread Lightly
With the rise of motorized vehicle use among youth, the nonprofit Tread Lightly!® and its squirrel mascot Lightfoot™ have introduced a free “Lightfoot’s Kids Club” to help kids minimize their impact on the outdoors. |
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 | Geochachers Encouraged to Tread Lightly
Marrying high-tech gadgets with rugged outdoor travel, geocaching has become one of the hottest new forms of recreation. But some are warning that its popularity will take a toll on the nation’s public land if not done responsibly. |
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 | The New OHV Policy: Frequently Asked Questions
Have you heard about the new OHV policy regulating motor vehicles in the outdoors? It’s officially called the “USDA Forest Service Travel Management Rule,” and here are some frequently asked questions about it: |
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 | New Series of Quick-Tip Brochures Available for No Cost
To provide recreationists with some simple ways to minimize their impact on the environment, the nonprofit organization Tread Lightly!® has expanded its quick-tips brochure series and made it available to members and government organizations at no cost except shipping and handling. |
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 | Tread Lightly! Unveils New Kids’ Website and Outreach Kit
The nonprofit Tread Lightly!® has just gone live with its interactive kids’ site—www.treadlightlykids.org. The site is part of the organization’s raised efforts to teach outdoor ethics to a growing number of youth recreating with motorized and mechanized vehicles. |
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