Last updated: October 2025
1. Our Commitment to Nature
At StAndrewsStatePark.com, we believe that every visitor, hiker, camper, and beach lover shares a role
in protecting the beauty of St. Andrews State Park. Our goal is to inspire eco-friendly travel and
promote sustainable outdoor experiences that preserve this unique Florida ecosystem for future generations.
2. Our Environmental Principles
We follow three simple principles to guide every part of our work:
- Reduce: We limit digital and operational waste by using efficient web hosting and minimizing unnecessary tracking scripts.
- Respect: We respect all living ecosystems — dunes, lagoons, marshes, and wildlife habitats — by sharing only responsible tourism advice.
- Restore: We support cleanup programs, local conservation projects, and reforestation efforts near the Florida Panhandle.
3. Green Hosting and Digital Sustainability
Our website is hosted on energy-efficient servers powered by renewable energy credits. We regularly optimize
images and code to reduce data transfer and lower our digital carbon footprint.
Sustainable web performance is part of our environmental mission.
4. Responsible Tourism Guidelines
We encourage all visitors to enjoy St. Andrews State Park with care and mindfulness. Here are a few
responsible tourism practices we promote:
- Leave no trace — pack out what you bring in.
- Stay on marked trails to protect native vegetation and wildlife habitats.
- Respect wildlife; observe from a distance without feeding or touching animals.
- Use reef-safe sunscreen and reusable water bottles to reduce plastic pollution.
- Support local eco-friendly businesses and park conservation programs.
5. Collaboration and Community Support
We collaborate with local organizations and park authorities to promote education on coastal conservation,
marine protection, and sustainable recreation. By sharing verified information and practical tips,
we help strengthen awareness within our community of visitors and nature lovers.
6. Our Promise to Improve
Environmental responsibility is a continuous journey. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and
new ideas that can help us make StAndrewsStatePark.com even more eco-conscious and sustainable.
You can reach us anytime at info@standrewsstatepark.com with “Sustainability Feedback”
in the subject line.