THE Department of Public Works yesterday launched its Adopt-a-Highway program which is a public service campaign undertaken in many states and territories to keep highways litter free.
It provides opportunities for citizens, businesses and various organizations to make positive contributions in their communities.
Among those that joined the local program are the Seventh-Day Adventist Clinic, the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation Employee Association and the Saipan Office of the Mayor.
âIt is time for us to help DPW and take responsibility for making sure our highways are clean and beautiful. We want to be part of the solution,â the CHCC Employee Association said in a group statement.
Acting DPW Secretary James Ada expressed his gratitude to the teams that joined the program, saying that by keeping the highways clean and litter-free, the participants are also helping prevent pollutants from entering storm drains.
Press Secretary Ivan Blanco, who spoke on behalf of Gov. Eloy Inos, thanked DPW for a program that will eventually lead to a productive collaboration among community members.
âSince the CNMI is a tourist destination, DPWâs program will not only ensure that we have a clean environment and roads but beautification can also be incorporated in it,â he said.
DPW is inviting other members of the community to join the program.
Groups or individuals can âadoptâ portions of a highway for a minimum of two years.
The group will make sure the adopted site is clean and litter-free, and it must also provide training to volunteers before any cleanup activity.
DPW will assist the group by providing safety information, trash bags and disposable gloves.Further, DPW will provide and remove trash bins along the highway, remove heavy or hazardous items in the area and erect a highway sign to recognize the groupâs efforts.
For more information, call DPW at 235-5287/9570 or email [email protected].
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DPW launches Adopt-a-Highway program, hopes for community involvement
Description : THE Department of Public Works yesterday launched its Adopt-a-Highway program which is a public service campaign undertaken in man...
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