Today
is:Adopt-A-Highway
in Nebraska
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Adopting
a highway is easy, fun, and you CAN make a difference! |
The first Adopt-A-Highway program in the nation began in Texas in 1985, and is now international in scope. Nebraska's program officially began in April of 1990, through the efforts of Gretna State Senator, Emil Beyer.
The program is currently sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Roads Logistics Division, 5001 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE, 402-479-4843.
So far this year over 1300 agreements have been signed statewide in Nebraska, accounting for over 2706 miles of roadway being cared for by these adopting groups.
The "Great Nebraska Trash Off " is an annual event, usually held in April, and is in its 13th year. This marathon day of cleaning Nebraska highways generates lots of fun and competition between groups, as well as good publicity for the program and those who participate. The results speak for themselves.
| TRASH OFF |
1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 |
| Groups | 226 | 357 | 382 | 477 | 428 |
| Volunteers | 3756 | 4284 | 4584 | 5950 | 5,552 |
| Miles Cleaned | 904 | 1428 | 1528 | 1908 | 1738 |
Basic guidelines:
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The adopting group must be non-profit.
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The group agrees to pick up adopted section twice a year for two years. (agreement is renewable).
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Sections are a minimum of two miles and a maximum of six.
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Adult supervision is required for volunteers under the age of 15.
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State provides the nameplate signs installed at each end of the adopted section, litter bags, traffic signs, safety vests, and disposes of the filled trash bags.
How to Make a Stretch of Highway Your Very Own
View/Print
the Adopt-A-Highway Application/Agreement
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this)
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Print the Application and fill it out.
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Mail it to the NDOR District Office for the county where you want to adopt.
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The District Office will process your Application and get in touch with you.
Not sure where to mail it?? Need help choosing an area to adopt?? Check here!
