Litter adoption
One of many topics discussed at the latest Fourth Estate Friday meeting, where the Rappahannock News invites readers to join us for coffee and conversation, dealt with the increasing amount of litter tossed along the county’s byways and highways.
While one of the more difficult chores in life is picking up after inconsiderate slobs, here’s a solution to consider: Virginia’s Adopt-a-Highway program, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
While the initiative probably won’t stop litterbugs from desecrating the Rappahannock County landscape, it will certainly help to keep things cleaner and greener. Established by the Virginia Department of Transportation and Keep Virginia Beautiful, the program this anniversary year is seeking new participants to join the already thousands of individuals, families, civics groups and businesses across the state who are helping to provide for a better environment.
Like the Keir Whitson@Wakefield Family in Harris Hollow and DuCard Vineyards next to Old Rag Mountain.
Those collecting trash in Rappahannock will be recognized for their efforts with a bright blue road sign that features their names.
The Adopt a Highway process is simple and the results inspiring. Complete an application at www. virginiadot.org/programs/prog-aah-default.asp and submit it to Rappahannock County’s VDOT coordinator Linda Wilson, who can also be reached at 540-347-6448 or via linda.wilson@vdot.virginia.gov.