The Middle Fork LNT Checklist
Management on the Middle Fork of the Salmon is an advanced application of Leave No Trace (LNT) principles, tailored specifically for a high-use river corridor. The rules are strict and non-negotiable.
Human Waste Management
Fire and Ash Management
A fire blanket must be used underneath to prevent scorching the sand.
Kitchen Hygiene
This captures food particles.
Disperse the water to avoid a concentrated impact on vegetation.
Middle Fork LNT Checklist
- All solid human waste and toilet paper must be packed out in a portable toilet system.
- All fires must be built in a raised metal firepan with a fire blanket underneath.
- All ash must be cooled and packed out.
- All dishwater must be strained through a fine-mesh screen.
- Strained gray water must be broadcast above the high-water mark.