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in Round Rock and at other locations
several times a year.
As residential, commercial and indus-
trial development continues to infringe
on the Earth’s remaining natural areas,
the need to adopt the LNT principles
is more urgent than ever. Whenever a
nature lover leaves a colorful stone un-
touched along the path instead of pock-
eting it for his collection; whenever a
hiker walks straight through a puddle
of water instead of crushing fragile veg-
etation by stepping off the muddy trail;
whenever respectful individuals speak
quietly when exploring a natural area;
whenever someone packs out his own
trash or carries out litter carelessly left
behind by others; whenever decisions
such as these are made—then it is clear
that conservationists are indeed making
their mark by leaving no trace.
For more information about the LNT
program, visit
more
on Williamson County’s conservation
efforts, visit
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Fifteen of the 132 Hiking Club members who currently hold Leave No Trace permits prepare to explore the trails of Twin
Springs Preserve near Lake Georgetown’s north shore.
On the Goodwater Loop at Lake George-
town, Reg Bessmer carries out bottles,
cans and other trash strewn along the
trail by thoughtless visitors.
