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Nature's Code of Ethics

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Ethics is treating people, animals, objects and nature in a proper manner. Our environment is an interdependent web of natural resources. These resources are soil, water, air, plants and animals. When we use any one of these resources there is a cause and effect relationship on one or more of the other resources. A balanced use of these resources and in some cases preservation, ensures these resources will be sustained for the future. An outdoor classroom is an excellent "environment" for teaching the respect and wise us of natural resources.

When you are roaming around the countryside or park, enjoying the outside, please keep the following in mind:
  • Respect the habitats of wildlife. You are a guest in their homes when you explore the outdoors. Observe wildlife from a distance when possible so as not to alter their normal behavior.
  • Observe, examine, but don't take or destroy. Return study specimens back the way you found them.
  • Do not destroy or disfigure plants and animals unnecessarily or against environmental laws.
  • Do not litter. Pack it in, pack it out. Keep the outdoors clean. If you find litter, put it into receptacles.
  • Hike only on designated trails to reduce potential destruction of surrounding areas.
  • Follow the laws that protect and conserve our natural resources for future generations.
  • Do take pictures as memories of the day.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Conservation Priorities
    • History
  • Contact Us
  • Equipment
    • No-Till Drill >
      • No-Till Drill for Rent
      • Drill Use Documents
      • Seed Photos and Information
    • Root Plow
  • Construction
    • Contractors
    • Ponds - Construction, Problems, Repair, Fish >
      • Basic Elements of a Pond Dam (Drawings and Text Version)
      • Pond Dams Build Right - Pictorial Version
      • Pond Management
      • Pond Maintenance
      • Excess Vegetation Management
      • Replacing A Pond Pipe
      • Sealing A Leaky Pond
    • Plugging Abandoned Water Wells 2
  • Partners
    • Other Agencies
  • Natural Resources
    • Conservation Balance
    • Natural Resources
    • Non Point Source Pollution >
      • Non Point Source Pollution
      • Plugging Abandoned Water Wells
      • Septic System Maintenance Links
      • Septic Tank Maintenance
    • Soil >
      • Soil Basics
      • Soil Ecosystem
      • Soil pH
      • Soil Testing
    • Cropland Planting Resources
    • No-Till and Water Infiltration
    • Cover Crops >
      • Cover - Forage Crops
      • Planting - Managing Cover Crops
    • Livestock Water
    • Top 9 BMPS for Nutrient Management
    • Maintain Soil Nutrients
    • Problem Weeds
    • Brush Management
    • Caucasian Bluestem
    • Air Quality
  • Urban and/or Small Acreage
    • Why Urban Conservation
    • Urban/Small Acreage Essentials
    • Country Living Considerations >
      • Country Living
      • Essential Check List
    • Backyard - Projects In Your Own Backyard
    • High Tunnels
    • Urban Hydrology
    • Erosion Control On Construction Sites
    • Preventing Urban Water Pollution
  • Education
    • Request A Presentation
    • What Is A Watershed
    • Outdoor Classrooms
    • Nature's Code of Ethics
    • Student Videos >
      • Student Videos
      • Student - More Info - Turbidity Test Expanded
      • Student - More Info - Properties of Water Expanded
      • Student - More Info - Soils
    • Get Outdoors With Conservation
    • Conservation Word Search Puzzles >
      • Agricultural Puzzle
      • NPS Puzzle
      • What We Can Do Puzzle
    • Photos >
      • Conservation Practice Photo Gallery
      • Livestock Agriculture Photos
      • Pond Photos
      • Prescribed Burning Photos
      • Rural Agriculture Photos
      • Urban Conservation Photos
    • Key Conservation Practices
    • Progress In Conservation
  • Financial Assistance
    • State Cost-Share
    • WRAPS
  • Events (Click Here for Winter Events)
    • District Annual Meeting
    • Envirothon
    • Topeka Water Festival
    • History & Environmental Fair
  • Awards
    • 2021 Grassland Award
    • 2021 Soil Conservation Awards
    • 2021 Outstanding Young Conservation Award
  • NEWSLETTERS