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the natural beauty of the Squam Lakes and helping us to preserve
our area’s natural resources. |
Image Courtesy of Rick Frost
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Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Know the area and what to expect
- Select appropriate equipment
- Repackage food to reduce litter
Leave What You Find
- Minimize shoreline and campsite alteration
- Avoid damaging live plants and trees
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Image Courtesy of Rick Frost
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Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Camp only at designated campsites
- Always stay on the trails
- Concentrate impact on durable surfaces
Respect Wildlife
- Enjoy wildlife at a distance - at least 150 feet
- Avoid sensitive habitat areas
- Leave your pets at home
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
- Let Nature's Sound Prevail
- Only land at public conservation areas
- Keep your group size small
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Properly Dispose of Waste
- Pack It In, Pack It Out
- Toilets are provided at Moon & Bowman Islands & NEFFA
on Squam Lake
- Disperse soap and food residues at least 200 feet
from the lake
Minimize Impact of Campfires
- Bring firewood if you plan on having a campfire, do
not disturb the natural landscape for your use
- Never leave a campfire unattended
- Bring a camp stove for cooking
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