Government Resources

10 Ways to Utilize Tread Lightly!

1. BECOME A TREAD TRAINER

The Tread Trainer program is designed to train participants in innovative, practical methods of spreading outdoor ethics to the public with a curriculum specifically focused on motorized and mechanized recreation.  Find out more.

2. BROCHURE SERIES

The Tread Lightly! Tips for Responsible Recreation series includes tips on ATV riding, four wheeling, off-highway motorcycling, mountain biking, personal watercraft use, snowmobiling, sand duning, camping, side x side riding, shooting sports, geocaching, hiking, fishing, hunting with ATV, horseback riding, water recreation and snow sports.  Remember, all government agencies receive member pricing.  Order here.

3. RESPECTED ACCESS CAMPAIGN

Tread Lightly! has developed a multi-dimensional education and outreach campaign built around a central slogan, “Respected Access is Open Access.” The message is simple – responsible behavior leads to continued access. Learn more.

4.  RIDE ON CAMPAIGN

Help visitors comply with your motor vehicle policies by using our comprehensive outreach campaign focused on motorized recreation.  Learn more.

5. EDUCATIONAL POSTERS FOR KIOSKS

Join hundreds of other resource managers and order one of Tread Lightly!’s high quality PVC laminate educational posters using the Respected Access is Open Access and RIDE ON campaigns.  Each poster can be customized to include your logo and reach your specific visitors.  Customize a poster now.

6.  STEWARDSHIP GRANTS

Encourage local clubs, scout troops, individual volunteers or other organizations to apply for one of our Quadratec Cares stewardship grants under the Restoration for Recreation program to fund a small clean up or stewardship project.  Learn more about Quadratec Cares.

7. PROMOTIONAL ITEMS

Tread Lightly! products act as billboards for responsible recreation by visibly reminding people to “tread lightly.”  They can make great gifts for staff or visitors.  Check out the store for the full range of products Tread Lightly! offers.  Remember, government agencies are eligible for member pricing.  Shop now.

8. LOGO USE

The Tread Lightly! logo renders a strong message. Government agencies have the opportunity to use the Tread Lightly! logo on brochures, maps, newsletters, posters, kiosks, signage and any other type of printed or posted materials.  Download Tread Lightly! or program logos.

9. YOUTH OUTREACH KIT

This printable kit includes pledge cards, a kids’ principles sheet, a poster/psa and coloring book pages. These items can be printed out and given away at information booths or events and can be posted on websites and kiosks. Also available in this kit is a series of kids’ web banners.  View the kit.

10. PRINT, RADIO, AND WEB BANNER PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Encourage local media to run our ready-made messages or utilize them in your own outlets whenever possible.  See all our campaigns.

Current Memorandums of Understanding with Government Agencies

Please click on the appropriate agency below to see its Memorandum of Understanding with Tread Lightly!.

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