"The Minnesota Department of Transportation extends its thanks to the dedicated volunteers and their organizations who participate in the Adopt a Highway program," said Bob Busch, MnDOT District 3 Engineer. "Their collective efforts benefit our state by keeping our roadsides attractive and giving visitors a positive impression as they travel our highways."

In central Minnesota, there are approximately 703 active community organizations cleaning along side state highways throughout Aitkin, Benton, Cass, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wadena and Wright counties.

Adopt a Highway community organizations agree to:

• Adopt a state highway for a minimum of two years
  
• Select a segment of highway approximately two miles in length
  
• Pick up litter as often as needed, spring through fall, usually two to three times a year
  
• Remove roadside debris on both sides of a highway
  
• Notify MnDOT after every pickup

Volunteers are provided safety information, orange vests and trash bags. MnDOT maintenance staff will pick up filled trash bags from the roadsides and remove large, heavy or hazardous items.

MnDOT asks motorists to drive with extra caution and care when coming upon volunteers picking up roadside debris.

To participate in the MnDOT's Adopt a Highway program, log onto http://www.dot.state.mn.us/adopt or call a MnDOT district office. In central Minnesota, there are offices in Baxter at 218/828-5700 or toll free 800/657-3971; or in St. Cloud at 320/223-6500 or toll free 800/657-3961.

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