Message from John Cooper – Director, AL Dept. of Transportation
The partnership between the Alabama Department of Transportation and PALS is one that I am particularly proud of. It is a model for how state government can work with non-profit groups and volunteers to make our state better and more beautiful. With the end of 2022 coming to a close, I like to reflect on how communities, service groups and other organizations have helped ALDOT Keep Alabama Beautiful.
Litter poses a serious threat to Alabama’s natural beauty. Together, ALDOT and PALS are dedicated to removing hundreds of tons of litter from highways and natural areas annually with programs like Adopt-A-Mile, Adopt-A-Stream, Coastal Clean-up and Spring Clean-up. This effort helps keep our state beautiful and saves Alabama taxpayers millions of dollars in clean-up costs. This is only possible with the dedicated volunteers who work diligently to ensure our roadways are clean.
We owe Alabama the gift of keeping her clean and we all have the power to do it. It only takes a little effort. From keeping a small bag in your car for trash or volunteering an entire day to picking up litter from roadsides or streams, it’s important to set a good example for young people. On behalf of ALDOT, thank you for your commitment to Keeping Alabama Beautiful. Together, we are making a difference.