Leave No Trace has picked Lake Lanier for a 2026 program focused on teaching visitors how to protect busy parks, trails and waterways.
What’s new: Lake Lanier is one of the outdoor areas chosen for this year’s Leave No Trace Spotlight program. Community groups or local land offices nominate sites based on problems tied to heavy use.
What’s happening: Leave No Trace staff will be in Buford Sept. 12 and 13 for public education and work aimed at caring for the lake and nearby land. The program teaches visitors how to limit damage before it happens…