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Adopt-the-Shoreline Program
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Modeled after the Missouri Department of Transportation’s "Adopt-a-Highway" program, AmerenUE’s Adopt-the-Shoreline program at Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks enables interested groups and individuals to "adopt" portions of shoreline for litter control. Launched in September 1994, with nine local civic organizations adopting a total of 89 miles of shoreline, participation has grown to 68 groups and more than 500 miles of adopted shoreline!
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In recognition of these efforts, on April 8, 2003, the National Hydropower Association (NHA) honored AmerenUE with its prestigious Hydro Achievement Award. NHA is a non-profit national association representing nearly 80,000 megawatts of North American hydroelectric capacity and 61% of domestic, non-federal hydropower.
Annual Cleanups Remove Tons of Debris
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In 1999, AmerenUE assumed sponsorship of the lake’s Annual Shoreline Beautification Cleanup, which takes place each spring. Adopt-the-Shoreline members now provide the core group of volunteers for this cleanup. Members are also encouraged to conduct a second cleanup, normally in the fall.
During the 2009 spring cleanup, volunteers removed a record 3,030 cubic yards of litter and debris—weighing 233 tons—from more than 500 miles of shoreline! Participating in the event were 864 volunteers from 68 Adopt-the-Shoreline member groups, with additional help provided by countless residents, second homeowners and others. More than 95 large construction “roll-off” dumpsters were required to haul away the debris the volunteers collected. UE paid more than $50,000 to dispose of the debris. About 85% of the material was recycled through the joint efforts of UE, Materials Processing Center, and Allied Waste Service of Osage Beach.
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For more information about the Adopt-the-Shoreline program, call 573.365.9252.
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