Our Environmental Ethic
The Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges
Approved April 2009
As a member of the Friends group, I will promote the conservation mission of our refuges and the national wildlife refuge system by:
Proudly communicating to the public the importance of this mission and the value of our refuges and the national refuge system,
Modeling appropriate behavior that minimizes human impact while in the refuges,
Without confrontations, monitoring public use of the refuges to help insure proper visitation and enjoyment,
Respecting the diversity of legitimate usages of the refuges that include hunting, fishing, birding, hiking, biking, and kayaking/canoeing, to identify a few,
Leaving archeological sites undisturbed,
Refraining from collecting flowers, plants, fossils, or artifacts,
Enjoying the wildlife in their natural setting without feeding or molesting,
Leaving no trash behind,
Providing input and feedback to the refuge staff,
Being careful to represent or promote only activities that are endorsed by the friends board and refuge management, and
Understanding and obeying the laws/rules governing the use of the refuges.
