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Adopt-A-Highway
Roadsides are a visitor’s introduction to a
community, and first impressions can be lasting. Travelers’
opinions of West Virginia are often based on what they observe as
they drive along our highways. Tourism has become increasingly
important during the last decade and will continue to play a
significant role in economic development. Therefore, it is more
important than ever that residents uncover the beauty of West
Virginia by removing unsightly litter that tarnishes the
state’s image, so that residents and visitors alike may enjoy
its natural uncontaminated charm.
The Adopt-A-Highway Program is co-sponsored by
the Division of Highways and the Department of Environmental
Protection, REAP Program. It was established in the late 1980s to
improve the quality of the state’s environment by encouraging
public involvement in the elimination of highway litter. Its
objective is to save taxpayer money by increasing public awareness
and to serve as an educational tool by focusing on the consequences
of littering. The program offers volunteers the opportunity to take
charge of their own environment by making a positive effort to
create a cleaner, more aesthetic place in which to live.
Adopting a Highway
Individuals, families, churches, businesses,
schools, civic organizations, government agencies, scouting groups,
fraternities and communities are among the thousands who are
current Adopt-A-Highway participants. Anyone who is at least 12
years old may participate. Any road that is maintained by the
Division of Highways is eligible for adoption, with the exception
of Interstates and roads deemed unsafe. Volunteers may select a
road to adopt and then have it approved by the local Division of
Highways office, or they may ask DOH to suggest an adoptable road.
Country lanes, dirt roads and routes off the beaten path, as well
as major routes, may be adopted. Adopted roads must be at least two
miles long. An automobile odometer may be used to measure the
distance. The length of the adopted road should be considered
carefully, since it is better to adopt two miles and enjoy the
project than to adopt a longer stretch that may later become a
burden.
Adoptions are for a period of two years, during
which time three cleanups are required per year. As volunteers pick
up litter, bags that have been filled are placed on roadsides for
removal and disposal by the Division of Highways. Garbage bags,
safety vests, safety training, traffic warning signs, and gloves
are furnished by the state.
Adopted highways are identified by a sign at each
end of the section bearing the Adopt-A-Highway logo and the name of
the adoptee. Volunteers who complete six required litter pickups
within the two-year contract period are awarded a certificate of
accomplishment signed by the Governor.
In West Virginia there are currently 25,000
volunteers who regularly pick up litter on 4,000 miles of highway.
They have been responsible for removing more than 40 million pounds
of litter since the program began.
www.BSJeepers.com
BSJeepers is a local Jeep club with Members
from West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Three
times a year we gather our group to Clean Up this section of Route
522 from the Wv state line for 2 miles south to the US Silica
facilities.
Now for the CACHE SEARCH
The cache you seek is a Small, hidden inside a Larger Host
cammo’d to match its environment.
Parking is provided by a Large Pull-Off Area on the South Bound
side and a short walk to the Cache.
There are No Trespassing Signs in the Area but stay between the
Roadway and the Sign’s and you will be on State Highway
Property.
Stealth will depend on the time and day of your hunt, Note:
Often parked here are Tractor Trailers taking a needed break and
the Traveling Muggles are going by in both Direction and you will
be in view of them going bye.
While you are there if there’s some trash around in
between our Clean-Up dates, Please take a minute and do some CITO
as we do 3 times a year.
Congratulations to FatMike428 for the FTF Award !!