Protect Our Paradise

Preserving the Natural Environment of Martin County

With over 100,000 acres of parks and conservation land, and over 22 miles of beaches, environmental sustainability and stewardship are a top priority for Martin County.

Explore this page to learn more about what the county is doing, and how each of us can also take part in protecting our paradise.

Leave No Trace

Here in Martin County, we have a strong love for nature. For many, it is what drew us here to begin with. From the pristine forests that seem to transport us back in time, to the blue waters that we can enjoy year-round, it’s hard to imagine Martin County without these incredible natural resources.

This is why we have decided to take the next step to ensure their preservation by partnering with Leave No Trace, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation and reducing the impact of tourism on natural areas.

Leave No Trace is an internationally recognized non-profit organization that aims to protect natural lands by educating people how to explore responsibly. Whether you’re a long-time resident or just visiting for the weekend, we all can play a part in helping to conserve our lands.

 

Each year, the Martin County Office of Tourism and Marketing commits to measuring and improving the sustainability performance of our destination in the following ways:

  • Inform visitors on the destination’s natural environment, conservation, and responsible recreation practices on our 100,000+ acres of parks and conservation lands through hands-on educational programming, information on the destination’s website, and informational signage at sites
  • Encourage local tourism businesses to adopt sustainability standards and pursue certification programs
  • Promote sustainable certified businesses through our destination’s website and social media
  • Develop and maintain accessible tourism sites, facilities, services, and experiences throughout the destination
  • Manage tourism seasonality and mitigate variability by monitoring visitor arrivals and dedicating resources to promote year-round visitation
  • Maintain official partnership status with reputable environmental organizations such as Leave No Trace and the South Florida Reef Ambassador Initiative
  • Develop ongoing seasonal programming on Martin County’s public lands and offer free eco-tours for residents and visitors, ensuring the outdoors are accessible to everyone
  • Promote local sustainability efforts that the Martin County community is pursuing
  • Create original content highlighting ways Martin County visitors can practice sustainable tourism, such as through videos, blogs, and social media
  • Showcase ongoing voluntourism opportunities within Martin County
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Here in Martin County, several properties have been established by the Florida Green Lodging Program (GLP) this means that they uphold high standards of sustainability in various categories, such as waste reduction and recycling, water conservation, and energy efficiency. The Green Lodging Program has a four-tiered designation represented by “Palm” levels, with the highest score a GLP Property can get being 4 Palms.

The Florida Green Lodging Program (GLP) was established by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to designate and recognize lodging facilities across the state that make a commitment to conserve and protect Florida’s natural resources. Currently, there are 323 designated Florida Green Lodging properties across the state.

 

Practice Leave No Trace

When exploring Martin County’s incredible natural environment, it is important to know how to minimize your impacts on those resources. That is why we have partnered with Leave No Trace.

Learn more about the 7 Leave No Trace Principles so that all can enjoy our nature for years to come.

Ecotourism in Martin County
  • Guided Nature Programs
  • Green Lodging Options
  • Voluntourism Opportunities
  • Environmental Partnerships
  • Sustainability Tips
  • Environmental Resources and Organizations
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Water Conditions
Click on the resources below to learn about the water conditions in Martin County
Reef Information
Click on the resources below to learn about the reefs in Martin County

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