Yellowstone Business Partnership Advancing Sustainable Enterprise

GY Framework Credit Intents and Requirements

Introduction to RR Credits
RR Credit 1: Carrying Capacity
RR Credit 2: Maximizing Recreation Opportunity
RR Credit 3: Public/Private Land and River Access
RR Credit 4: Outdoor Ethics and Education
RR Credit 5: Rewarding Sustainable Operations
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GY Framework Intents and Requirements RR Credit4
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RR CREDIT 4:  OUTDOOR ETHICS AND EDUCATION

1 - 2 POINTS

    INTENT

To promote common understanding and appreciation of bioregional resources, and minimize environmental and facility impacts through educational opportunities that teach conservation and ecological concepts.

    REQUIREMENTS

Create a comprehensive interpretive program for residents, visitors, and/or employees that accurately interprets the region’s natural history and the site’s specific ecological, cultural, historical, and geological features. (1 point)

    AND FOR AN ADDITIONAL POINT

Institute ongoing educational programs for users and employees that will minimize user impacts upon the site and recreational facilities. These programs should demonstrate how best management practices will provide for continued ecosystem functioning and long-term resource and facility protection.  Utilize recreation impact monitoring methods and document the monitoring results as part of the outdoor ethics training program.  (1 point)
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