Winnebago Industries, Leave No Trace Announce First-Ever RV & Boating Environmental Stewardship Guidelines
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with environmental non-profit Leave No Trace to promote environmental stewardship in boating and RV activities. The collaboration introduces first-of-their-kind guidelines adapting Leave No Trace's 7 Principles specifically for RV and boat owners.
The RV guidelines focus on protecting campgrounds and parks through practices like designated parking and pet management, while boating guidelines address waterway protection through measures such as avoiding shallow waters and preventing invasive species spread.
This Earth Month initiative aims to help outdoor enthusiasts minimize their environmental impact while enjoying outdoor recreation. The partnership demonstrates Winnebago Industries' commitment to environmental protection while providing practical guidance for responsible outdoor recreation.
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) ha annunciato una partnership innovativa con l'organizzazione ambientale no-profit Leave No Trace per promuovere la tutela dell'ambiente nelle attività di navigazione e in camper. Questa collaborazione introduce linee guida uniche nel loro genere, adattando i 7 Principi di Leave No Trace specificamente per i proprietari di camper e imbarcazioni.
Le linee guida per i camper si concentrano sulla protezione di campeggi e parchi tramite pratiche come il parcheggio designato e la gestione degli animali domestici, mentre quelle per la navigazione affrontano la salvaguardia delle vie d'acqua con misure come l'evitare acque basse e prevenire la diffusione di specie invasive.
Questa iniziativa per il Mese della Terra mira ad aiutare gli appassionati di attività all'aperto a ridurre al minimo il loro impatto ambientale, godendo allo stesso tempo della natura. La partnership dimostra l'impegno di Winnebago Industries nella protezione ambientale, offrendo al contempo indicazioni pratiche per un turismo responsabile all'aperto.
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) ha anunciado una colaboración pionera con la organización ambiental sin fines de lucro Leave No Trace para promover la conservación ambiental en actividades de navegación y vehículos recreativos. Esta alianza presenta pautas inéditas que adaptan los 7 Principios de Leave No Trace específicamente para propietarios de vehículos recreativos y embarcaciones.
Las pautas para vehículos recreativos se enfocan en proteger campamentos y parques mediante prácticas como el estacionamiento designado y el manejo de mascotas, mientras que las pautas para navegación abordan la protección de las vías fluviales con medidas como evitar aguas poco profundas y prevenir la propagación de especies invasoras.
Esta iniciativa del Mes de la Tierra busca ayudar a los amantes de las actividades al aire libre a minimizar su impacto ambiental mientras disfrutan de la recreación. La colaboración refleja el compromiso de Winnebago Industries con la protección ambiental y ofrece orientación práctica para una recreación responsable al aire libre.
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO)는 환경 비영리 단체 Leave No Trace와 획기적인 파트너십을 발표하여 보트 및 RV 활동에서 환경 보호를 촉진합니다. 이 협력은 Leave No Trace의 7가지 원칙을 RV 및 보트 소유자에 맞게 특별히 적용한 최초의 가이드라인을 도입합니다.
RV 가이드라인은 지정된 주차 및 반려동물 관리와 같은 방법을 통해 캠프장과 공원을 보호하는 데 중점을 두고 있으며, 보트 가이드라인은 얕은 물을 피하고 침입종 확산을 방지하는 등의 조치를 통해 수로 보호를 다룹니다.
이번 지구의 달 캠페인은 야외 활동 애호가들이 야외 레크리에이션을 즐기면서 환경 영향을 최소화하도록 돕는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이번 파트너십은 Winnebago Industries가 환경 보호에 헌신함을 보여주며 책임 있는 야외 활동을 위한 실용적인 지침을 제공합니다.
Winnebago Industries (NYSE : WGO) a annoncé un partenariat novateur avec l’association environnementale à but non lucratif Leave No Trace afin de promouvoir la préservation de l’environnement lors des activités en bateau et en camping-car. Cette collaboration introduit des directives inédites adaptant les 7 Principes de Leave No Trace spécifiquement pour les propriétaires de camping-cars et de bateaux.
Les directives pour les camping-cars mettent l’accent sur la protection des campings et des parcs grâce à des pratiques telles que le stationnement désigné et la gestion des animaux de compagnie, tandis que celles pour la navigation traitent de la protection des voies navigables par des mesures comme l’évitement des eaux peu profondes et la prévention de la propagation des espèces invasives.
Cette initiative pour le Mois de la Terre vise à aider les passionnés d’activités en plein air à réduire leur impact environnemental tout en profitant de leurs loisirs. Ce partenariat témoigne de l’engagement de Winnebago Industries en faveur de la protection de l’environnement, tout en offrant des conseils pratiques pour une pratique responsable des activités de plein air.
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) hat eine bahnbrechende Partnerschaft mit der Umweltorganisation Leave No Trace angekündigt, um den Umweltschutz bei Boots- und Wohnmobilaktivitäten zu fördern. Die Zusammenarbeit stellt erstmals speziell angepasste Richtlinien vor, die die 7 Prinzipien von Leave No Trace für Wohnmobil- und Bootsbesitzer übertragen.
Die Wohnmobil-Richtlinien konzentrieren sich auf den Schutz von Campingplätzen und Parks durch Maßnahmen wie ausgewiesene Parkplätze und Haustiermanagement, während die Bootsrichtlinien den Schutz von Wasserwegen durch Maßnahmen wie das Vermeiden von flachem Wasser und die Verhinderung der Ausbreitung invasiver Arten adressieren.
Diese Initiative zum Earth Month zielt darauf ab, Outdoor-Enthusiasten dabei zu helfen, ihre Umweltbelastung bei der Freizeitgestaltung im Freien zu minimieren. Die Partnerschaft zeigt das Engagement von Winnebago Industries für den Umweltschutz und bietet praktische Anleitungen für verantwortungsbewusstes Outdoor-Erlebnis.
- Strategic partnership enhances brand reputation in environmental stewardship
- Potential for increased customer engagement through environmental education initiatives
- Strengthens market position in sustainable outdoor recreation sector
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New partnership creates best practices to help outdoor enthusiasts protect natural spaces during their adventures
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. and BOULDER, Colo., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of Earth Month, Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor recreation product manufacturer, today announced a new partnership with the environmental non-profit, Leave No Trace, to promote environmental stewardship in boating and recreational vehicle (RV) activities. At the heart of the partnership, the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace have been adapted into first-of-their-kind guidelines to help RVers and boaters protect the outdoors while enjoying all the benefits of our country’s parks, campgrounds, roads and waterways.
“At Winnebago Industries, we want to ensure the outdoors remains a place to find health, happiness and connection, and we want to empower our customers to do the same,” said Stacy Bogart, chief legal officer and corporate responsibility lead at Winnebago Industries. “Our partnership with Leave No Trace supports our efforts to protect people and planet by promoting education on how to be good stewards of the outdoors while using our products.”
Responsible RVing and Boating
Leave No Trace provides innovative education, skills, research and science to help people care for the outdoors. Their 7 Principles give outdoor enthusiasts practical, easy-to-use guidelines to enjoy the outdoors with minimal impact to the environment, including:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impact
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Winnebago Industries and Leave No Trace have adapted the 7 Principles into sets of guidelines tailored specifically for RVers and boaters.
The RV guidelines offer best practices to protect campgrounds, parks and other outdoor areas, including:
- Parking only in designated RV locations or on durable surfaces
- Keeping pets leashed or inside the RV to protect them and surrounding wildlife
- Driving slowly and cautiously in campgrounds and shared spaces
Guidelines to help boat owners protect waterways and coastal environments include:
- Avoiding shallow waters where propellers may disturb marine life
- Cleaning vessels thoroughly before entering new waters to prevent the introduction of invasive species
- Practicing courteous, low-noise navigation, especially near residential areas and natural reserves
The full RV and marine specific principles can be found here.
A Shared Commitment to Protecting the Outdoors
“Responsible recreation is key to preserving the outdoor spaces we all enjoy,” said Leave No Trace Executive Director Dana Watts. “These new guidelines equip RVers and boaters with simple, effective ways to minimize their impact while still embracing adventure. We're proud to partner with Winnebago Industries to bring these best practices to the community.”
Adds Bogart, “We know our customers and communities share our passion for the environment. Our partnership with Leave No Trace is another way we are elevating every moment outdoors and helping RV and boat owners make the most of their time outside.”
The launch of the partnership was featured in a recent episode of the Overland Journal podcast, with Mark Nevils, senior manager of brand strategy for the Winnebago brand. To learn more about these marine and RV guidelines and download a copy of each for your use, visit www.winnebagoind.com/newsroom/our-stories.
About Winnebago Industries
Winnebago Industries, Inc. is a leading North American manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar and Barletta brands, which are used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The Company builds high-quality motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel products, outboard and sterndrive powerboats, pontoons, and commercial community outreach vehicles. Committed to advancing sustainable innovation and leveraging vertical integration in key component areas, Winnebago Industries has multiple facilities in Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida. The Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the symbol WGO. For access to Winnebago Industries' investor relations material or to add your name to an automatic email list for Company news releases, visit http://investor.wgo.net.
About Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is an international movement, program and nonprofit organization that uses the power of science, education and stewardship, to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors and the planet. The organization accomplishes this mission by delivering state-of-the-art education and research to millions of people across the country U.S., alone each year. For more information: www.LNT.org.
Media Contact: Daniel Sullivan media@winnebagoind.com
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