Coastside Ecotourism - STANDARDS

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Standards for Coastside Cultural and Ecotourism
Participants in the Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Bureau eco-cultural tourism program agree to uphold the following standards:  

 

  • Conform to environmental regulations and preserve the natural resources of the Coastside:

    o       Properly manage and recycle garbage and wastes, and keep natural areas litter-free.

    o       Do not pollute or disturb natural habitat areas including water bodies.

    o       Control visitors’ behavior in and around sensitive wildlife habitat areas.

    o       Use native species to promote wildlife use.

    o       Use sustainable practices when harvesting natural products.

    o       Minimize impacts on the environment.

     

  • Protect the rich and unique cultural heritage of the Coastside:

    o       Conform to local architectural style and scale.

    o       Contribute to a sense of place and historic authenticity.

    o       Provide opportunities to learn about the Coastside’s historic and current cultural characteristics.

  • Promote opportunities to learn by doing through ‘hands-on’ experiences and active participation.

    o       Offer visitors the opportunity to participate in onsite activities such as harvesting or processing farm products, monitoring wildlife, restoring natural areas, etc.

    o       Provide a safe environment for visitors

    o       Enhance visitors’ learning with interpretive materials.

     

  • Promote local economic opportunities through Ecotourism:

    o       Engage Coastside residents

    o       Promote Coastside ecotourism activities

    o       Buy local products and support local businesses

    o       Provide a quality experience

    o       Help visitors learn how they can contribute to restoration and conservation of the Coastside’s natural and cultural resources.

 
 
 

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