Rhode Island is fast emerging as one of the most famous tourist destinations all across the world. Each year a number of people make visit to this beautiful place, which has further been into limelight with the setup of the WaterFire providence in 1997. So, it would not come as a surprise if your next vacation is scheduled to be in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island is well known for the scenic beauty, which it offers to the visitors, who come here from far away places. As it is, Rhode Island is home to some fabulous state parks, which include the five state parks with campgrounds. It is also ornamented by some of the very best state beaches and an almost endless range of state heritage offerings.

However, a drawback of this growing popularity comes in the form of pollution.  The highways in particular are the worst affected with litter strewn all over the places. But, this does not mean, that all is lost. In the past few years, a number of volunteers have registered for the Adopt-A-Highway Program, which allows individuals, organizations, non-profit groups or businesses to pick up litter along state highways. This is an excellent form of community service.

As it is, you too can join this program and do your bit in keeping this wonderful place in the best of shape. The following are a few steps, which need to be taken up by you, for joining the Adopt-A-Highway Program:

1. First of all, you will have to fill up an Adopt-A-Highway application. This form outlines all the obligations involved in adopting a highway and lets you request specific sections of roadway. You will be required to sign the form and return it to a Rhode Island Adopt-A-Highway coordinator.

2. You will then have to obtain the required safety training and information provided by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. By this time around, you can decide what name you would like written on your two free Adopt-A-Highway signs.

3. The next step involves Notification to the maintenance facility in your area at least five days before a scheduled cleanup, who would provide you with the necessary safety vests, work gloves, trash bags and safety warning signs.

4. You will also have to designate a safety leader for your group, who will ensure that group members stay safe and that the “Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup Crew” warning signs remain upright within a mile of each working group member. This is very much necessary for maintaining your safety.

5. Leave filled trash bags at the highway work site and notify your maintenance facility that they are ready for pickup. With this, submit a cleanup report card, either online or by mail, after each cleanup session.

By cleaning up the highway, you will do a great service to this magnificent place. As it is, being a responsible citizen, I do not think, you would shy away from this responsibility.

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