A lively conversation with Evan Robins, Education and Stewardship manager for Tread Lightly! – a member-based group with an initiative to protect and enhance recreation access and opportunities by promoting outdoor ethics and stewardship.  We discuss Evan’s inspiration for getting involved, the impact and pressure of increased interest in outdoor recreation, and the work Tread Lightly! is doing to address it. 

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