Adopt a Highway

Blogs/News articles tagged as Adopt a Highway

May 28, 2021 | Blog Articles
By Mary Currie / ADOT Communications

These families remember the loved ones they've lost all year long by keeping their small part of Arizona grand and litter-free.

May 13, 2021 | Blog Articles
By Mary Currie / ADOT Communications

Nothing ruins a great shot of Arizona's beautiful scenery like someone's trash. But, picture being the one who helps ensure the state looks camera ready by adopting a mile of highway.

May 7, 2021 | Blog Articles
By Mary Currie / ADOT Communications

You are never too young to care about your community, something demonstrated recently by a group of middle school students who helped clean up a section of US 191 near Morenci. 

April 23, 2021 | Blog Articles
By Mary Currie / ADOT Communications

A $20 bill inside a water bottle, a new elf hat with tag still attached, an old cannonball...our volunteers have seen and cleaned it all. But while these oddities are fun to recount, the true treasure of the roadside shoulder are those who volunteer regularly to clean it.

April 21, 2021 | Blog Articles
By Mary Currie / ADOT Communications

The Gila County Sheriff's Office is no stranger to serving their community. So it should come as no surprise that they have been recognized as Outstanding Volunteers for their dedication to keep mile 256 of State Route 188 clean. 

April 19, 2021 | News/Press Release
Last year Adopt a Highway volunteers removed nearly four tons of litter from along state highways, contributing to the overall 1.6 million volunteers who together devoted 160.9 million hours of service in Arizona.

Why is it a big deal? Because highway maintenance dollars saved, to the tune of $235,000, means that taxpayer funds can be used for other Arizona Department of Transportation priorities. More important is the determination of volunteers to Keep It Grand by making Arizona’s highways more appealing for all.

That makes those who commit time and effort to ADOT’s Adopt a Highway program worthy of a big thank you from all Arizonans during National Volunteer Week, which runs through April 24.  

April 5, 2021 | Blog Articles
By Mary Currie / ADOT Communications

Tucked away between Wickenburg and Congress Junction along State Route 89 is an unique community with a volunteer spirit that's hard to beat.

March 16, 2021 | Blog Articles
By Doug Nick / ADOT Communications

We hear you; there's too much litter along state highways and freeways. The truth is any amount is too much. We need your help to keep Arizona looking its best.

January 29, 2021 | Blog Articles
By Mary Currie / ADOT Communications

It's a new year, which means it's a good time to recommit to keeping Arizona grand!

January 19, 2021 | Blog Articles
By Mary Currie / ADOT Communications

For the past five years Melissa Owen has brought together a horde of volunteers to realize her Adopt a Highway dream. And the current public health situation has not slowed her down!

December 16, 2020 | Blog Articles
By David Rookhuyzen / ADOT Communications

Time running out, but you are still searching for the perfect holiday gift? ADOT is here with some suggestions!

 

December 2, 2020 | Blog Articles
By Mary Currie / ADOT Communications

Kathleen Mendes has seen a lot and learned a lot while helping clean up her section of US 180.

November 25, 2020 | Blog Articles
By Jon Brodsky / ADOT Communications

Who better to set a good example and help clean a stretch of highway than the Boy Scouts?

October 23, 2020 | Blog Articles
By Laurie Merrill / ADOT Communications

Recently we received two thank you notes for ADOT employees who had gone above and beyond.

September 22, 2020 | Blog Articles
By Mary Currie / ADOT Communications

National CleanUp Day was this past Saturday - and by all accounts it was a phenomenal success!

September 19, 2020 | Blog Articles
By Mary Currie / ADOT Communications
Did you know that today, September 19, is National CleanUp Day? That's right, today is the day when everyone is encouraged to help keep our outdoors looking great by picking up litter.
September 16, 2020 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – Adopt-a-Highway volunteers will be joining participants across the country for National CleanUp Day on Sept. 19 with local volunteers serving in 13 of Arizona’s counties. Volunteers from all 50 states will focus on cleaning green spaces, urban landscapes and waterways. 

September 14, 2020 | Blog Articles
By Caroline Carpenter

Adopt a Highway volunteers help Arizona look her best. Now, volunteers can make others aware of the work they're doing to 'Keep Arizona Grand.'

September 8, 2020 | Blog Articles
By Laurie Merrill / ADOT Communications

According to our Adopt a Highway program, the spirit of Sasquatch lives on US 60 east of Show Low.

August 21, 2020 | Blog Articles
By Mary Currie / ADOT Communications

National Cleanup Day happens in one month, so now is the time to tell us you'll be there!