Bruce County’s Transportation and Environmental Services department is pleased to announce the return of the Adopt-a-Highway program. When the Ontario Government moved the province into Step 3 of the Roadmap to Reopen, the opportunity arose to reinstate this popular program that helps create a cleaner and more beautiful road system. Participating groups have been able to resume cleanup efforts on their adopted portion of County Road right-of-ways.

“Bruce County’s Adopt-a-Highway Program has been running since 1995, and has been a successful way of keeping garbage and litter out of County ditches and public areas,” said Miguel Pelletier, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services, “Approximately 315 kilometres of County roads are currently adopted by some very generous environmentally-conscious volunteers.”

“Thank you to all the participating groups and volunteers who have partnered with Bruce County to keep our communities clean and beautiful,” said Bruce County Warden Janice Jackson, “Together, through initiatives like our Adopt-a-Highway program, we can make a real difference.”

Join in! Individual volunteers or groups are encouraged to become partners with Bruce County in this unique program. There is no cost to participate in the program. County Staff will provide guidance on safety and will provide cleanup supplies. Participating groups are required to follow public health measures for outdoor gatherings. Simply schedule your roadside cleanups and gather litter along your adopted community road. It's that easy. Adopt-a-Highway signs are installed at each end of your adopted section to acknowledge the individual or group’s participation.

Roads are available for adoption, and anyone interested can contact the Bruce County Transportation and Environmental Services department at [email protected] or 519-881-2400.

Discover more about the Bruce County Adopt-a-Highway Program.

source: media release, Bruce County