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I agree that "you don't need a campaign" for smaller messes.  Bigger ones need a group effort.  If you've ever seen an abandoned homeless camp you know what I mean.  This is also true of illegal dump sites on public lands.  Another goal is getting permanent dumpsters at the entrances to BLM camp...

I've heard about this "young lady" but have yet to find her or her cause.  Would you have a link?  As for the rest, well said and, assuming "count me in" means you've joined the group, welcome! :)

I'm it bit different in that I have a cargo trailer conversion. It costs a lot less than most vans, but I do leave it behind a fair amount. I use a boot, wrap the chains around the crank and lock it, and if it's in an area that feels risky I've even taken the nuts off one of the wheels. A...

Thanks for your input - all great points! As for changing the mindsets of the litterers, some limited headway might be made through education, but yes, it's tough to imagine a day when nobody litters. As far as increasing the number of people who are volunteering to clean up after them - YES...

If you have spent time on our public lands you're probably aware of the growing litter problem.  Not only does it degrade the natural beauty of our camp spots, in the worst cases some have been closed, with the potential for many more to go that route.  PAL - People Against Litter is a growing...

I like your title. "Bob made me do it..." I wish there was a way to count all of us. I too was a lifelong camper, but had no idea about the nomadic lifestyle until Bob providentially showed up in my YouTube suggestions. I was just talking with a (camp) neighbor, recounting how I came to the...

Agreed, but they're homeless camps on BLM land that allowed camping and doesn't anymore.  If you or I wanted to camp there we can't anymore.  Of course we wouldn't want to camp at or near the homeless camp, but we may have camped there before it was taken over by homeless people.  My...

To be clear then, using "campsite" instead of "campground" would be more accurate, yes?  I appreciate your helping me be clear on this. The problem is serious and straightforward enough that it doesn't need to be sensationalized.  Nor do intend to mislead or misinform.  

My understanding on this comes from a friend who did casework with the homeless:  For a lot of them, litter is so far down their list of problems that it doesn't even register.  Some have psychological disorders.  More common are drug and alcohol addictions.  It's not uncommon for them to be...

I simply meant by "campground" BLM land where dispersed camping is permitted.  While I've been full-timing for a year and a half now, I understand that relative to others, like you, I'm still very much a newbie.  My understanding has been that not all BLM land allows camping.  That's why I said...

Thank you for your support, travelaround!  I looked for your YouTube channel.  Are you in Europe?

Thank you for helping me to feel welcome here!  Regarding your question about which campgrounds have been closed, below is a link where a "Drivin' and Vibin'" article has some good info from BLM.  He also names some others in the video:       ...

Hi All!  I'm new to this forum but have been full-timing it for 18 months.  I've been loving the lifestyle, but have become increasingly concerned over the growing litter problems on our public lands, particularly BLM campgrounds.  Some have been closed because of litter and many more could go...

Thank you!

3 Things: 1.) Some of the feedback has been positive about the project, but negative about Facebook.  If you would like to participate in any way, please don't FB stop you!  Contact me at: [email protected] .  I plan on adding a web page before long, and we'll figure out a way to keep you...

You are right - Thanks!  I think at some point I even knew that.  It just sounds so much like Eleanor.  Anyway, I don't know who said it first, but "It's the thought that counts." ;)

Not being tech-savvy, and new to this forum, I'm not sure why my individual replies are not showing up.  I'm using a Chromebook and have seen similar issues with it before. So let me respond with one post: A huge thank you to those who have offered support and advice!  Adding a blog and Youtube...

Thanks for your thoughts.  I've already started the FB group, so I won't abandon it.  I hope to both coordinate clean-ups and participate in HOWA's.  I agree that we don't need a group to pick up trash.  There are projects that I'm hoping to tackle, with help, in the future.  Clean up parties...

Thankyou for the kind, encouraging words! You say you use ot "for a few very controlled sites". The page is currently set up as an open group where anyone can view & post with or without joining. Do you think I'd be better off making it a closed group? I was planning on looking into that...

That is a great idea - Thanks!  I don't have the equipment for making any kind of quality video that would have a chance of making money on Youtube right now and am retired on a fixed income.  But somewhere hopefully not too far down the road...  I could see how bringing in different people and...