Conservation at Home

Anyone can help conserve national, state, and local parks and other protected areas by taking action at home! Water, land, and air are all connected. The actions people take at home can have far-reaching effects.

People interested in helping protect water, air, and wildlife can do a variety of things: Plant native flowers, use dark-sky friendly lighting fixtures, limit or avoid fertilizer, and reduce water waste. Explore these topics for more ideas

Help Amphibians

Amphibians are extremely sensitive to changes in their environments. Find out what you can do to help them in your backyard.
Help Pollinators

Even small changes in our own backyards can help pollinators survive and thrive.
Help Birds

Explore this list of the seven simple actions to help birds.
Visit Green

With a little advance planning, you can make your visit to parks and special places green.
Be a Conservation-Minded Pet Parent

Follow the Gulf Islands National Seashore pet rules below and become a responsible pet owner.
Visit Blue

Whether or not you live on the coast, the state of the ocean affects us all. Help protect our oceans by living blue.
Protect and Appreciate Scenic Views

Scenic views inspire and connect us to nature and our culture. Find out how you can appreciate & protect scenic views in your community.
Recreate Responsibly

Practice Leave No Trace principles in all green spaces to reduce your impact.
Protect Night Skies

You, your neighbors, and your community can make a difference in conserving our heritage of starry skies.