EARTH DAY April 22nd - THE THREE A'S OF STEWARDSHIP IN MOTORIZED RECREATION
Action, Awareness, and Appreciation
🌎 Earth Day: The 3 A’s of Stewardship – A Roadmap to Keeping Public Lands Open
Every year, Earth Day gives us a chance to celebrate the incredible beauty and value of the natural world. But for those of us who live and breathe outdoor adventure—whether it’s exploring backcountry trails, camping under the stars, or kicking up sand in the dunes—Earth Day is more than just a date on the calendar.
It’s a reminder that access to these wild places isn’t guaranteed. It’s something we earn—through our actions, our awareness, and our appreciation. That’s why I live by what I call The 3 A’s of Stewardship—a simple but powerful approach to responsible recreation and trail advocacy.
🔧 ACTION – Get in the Game
Stewardship starts with doing, not just talking. That means stepping up:
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Pack out more than you pack in.
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Join clean-up runs and trail days.
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Attend public meetings or comment on land use plans.
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Support land managers and nonprofits working on the ground to keep access alive.
Our trails don’t maintain themselves, and our voice matters more than we sometimes realize. Whether you're wrenching on a rig or speaking up at a town hall, your action makes a difference.
👀 AWARENESS – Know Before You Go
Being a good steward also means being informed. Know where you are, what’s allowed, and how your activities impact the land, the wildlife, and the people around you.
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Stay up to date on closures, restrictions, and evolving issues.
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Respect seasonal access rules and cultural sites.
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Be mindful of sound, speed, erosion, and trail conditions.
Awareness isn’t just about avoiding a ticket—it’s about ensuring that these places stay open and enjoyable for everyone, now and in the future.
❤️ APPRECIATION – Respect What We Love
At the heart of it all is appreciation. Not just for the land itself, but for:
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Fellow recreationists—no matter their mode of travel.
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The rich history behind our trails and landscapes.
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Future generations who will follow in our tire tracks and boot steps.
When we appreciate the outdoors and the people who share it, we create a culture of respect that’s contagious—and powerful.
Every Day is Earth Day When You Live the 3 A’s
Stewardship isn’t just a once-a-year act—it’s a daily practice. And if we want to keep our trails open, our campgrounds accessible, and our freedom to roam alive, then we need to lead by example.
This Earth Day, let’s commit to more than just liking a post or planting a tree. Let’s commit to action, awareness, and appreciation—on every ride, every hike, and every outing.
Because access isn’t just something we fight for—it’s something we live for.
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#ActionAwarenessAppreciation #EarthDay2025 #DelAlbright #PublicLandsMatter #KeepItOpen #Stewardship #TreadLightly #ResponsibleRecreation #AccessNotClosure
MORE HELPFUL LINKS:
DEL'S BOOKS (LAND USE, WILDFIRE, DEATH VALLEY, COWBOY POETRY, AND MORE)
WEBSITE (HOME PAGE)
PINTEREST (BOOKS, ARTICLES, AND MORE)
DEL'S ARTICLES (LAND USE, LIFE, WILDFIRE, VOLUNTEERISM, AND MORE)
More land use and volunteerism help here:
- MEETINGS:
- RUN A BETTER MEETING
- LETTERS:
- WRITE A LETTER
- SPEECHES:
- GIVE A SPEECH
- FACILITATE:
- FACILITATE MEETINGS
- JOIN:
- JOIN THE RIGHT GROUPS
- LEAD:
- LEAD VOLUNTEERS
