July 2, 2020
Recreate Responsibly
The initial launch of the guidelines and the #RecreateResponsibly campaign was a huge
success, reaching more than 100 million people since Memorial Day. Thank you to those who
helped share the important message. The guidelines are meant to provide a starting point for
getting outside during COVID-19, and as things have evolved in the last six weeks, the
guidelines have too. Most importantly, weve added a seventh guideline, Build an Inclusive
Outdoors, recognizing that safety in the outdoors is not just about packing the right gear or
bringing a face covering but ensuring everyone feels safe and welcome.
Attached is a
new toolkit, in English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese complete with
updated guidelines, infographics and draft social messaging for your use. We strongly
encourage sharing the new guidelines as widely as possible starting today, before the long
weekend; a time when many people are planning outdoor adventures. As many of our Corps
parks have reopened, we have started to experience user conflicts and irresponsible
recreation practices. This campaign is a reminder to the public that everyone is in this
together and needs to do their part to help keep parks open, safe, and healthy for all.
Recreate Responsibly Toolkit
I also want to thank the
NRM workforce including volunteers for your continued hard work during the many recent
challenges. HQ leadership is well aware that the added complexities of closing sites,
reopening and overcrowding create public frustration and management challenges. You have
responded with professionalism, innovative ideas and enthusiasm to present a positive image
of USACE and have showcased our role in safe outdoor recreation. As we head into the one
of the busiest weekends of the year, I ask that you take care of and look out for each other.
Follow your training and remember safety first! Hydrate well and take care of your physical
and mental health. Do not forget that you are our most important resource!
For more
information about the Recreate Responsibly Coalition, visit
Blockedwww.recreateresponsibly.orgBlocked. My point of contact for this effort is Heather
Burke who can be reached at Heather.D.Burke@usace.army.mil or (503) 808-4313.
Jeff
Jeffrey F. Krause
Chief, Natural Resources Management
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