Fredericksburg, Va. — Twenty-three Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) employees cleared 30 large bags of litter from a several mile stretch of Route 618 (Fredericks Hall Road) in Louisa County on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Working alongside Louisa Clean volunteers through the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Adopt-a-Highway program, REC volunteers covered both sides of the road from Route 722 (Garrett’s Mill Road) to Route 700 (Johnson Road), and the Louisa Clean effort extended the work to Mica Road, picking up an additional eight bags and bringing the total distance covered to 3.66 miles.
“At REC, we believe caring for our communities goes beyond providing reliable electricity,” said Tracy Woods, REC Public Relations Specialist. “Working alongside organizations like Louisa Clean creates impactful opportunities to support healthier environments, enhance the places we live and strengthen the communities we are proud to serve.”
Since adopting the stretch of Fredericks Hall Road in October 2024, more than 70 REC employees have participated in five cleanups, removing 185 bags of litter in total and contributing more than 380 volunteer hours.
Louisa Clean volunteers Jody Korman and Sandy Riggs also supported the Oct. 7 cleanup.
“Louisa Clean appreciates the hard work and collaborative effort of REC’s volunteers. Their continuing efforts are helping our goal to strive and be the cleanest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia.” Korman said.
REC’s Adopt-a-Highway efforts reflect the Cooperative’s commitment to giving back beyond providing safe, reliable electricity. Through employee volunteerism and partnerships with local organizations, REC continues to invest time and resources in projects that strengthen the communities it serves. To date this year, REC employees have volunteered nearly 500 hours through community service projects within its territory.
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