Mississippi can no longer afford to ignore a problem that costs $2 million a year in clean-up efforts and immeasurable dollars in lost tourism and economic development. Sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), Think Green, Keep Mississippi Clean is on a mission to keep litter off Mississippi roads.

In this site, you'll find information on the Mississippi Department of Transportation's anti-litter efforts, our popular media campaign featuring Think Green, Keep Mississippi Clean, and numerous programs that are available including our “I m Not Your Mama” educational program available to schools, libraries and civic organizations across the state. available to schools across the state.

After reading more about Mississippi's litter problem, we invite you to join us in the fight to remove litter and restore our home state to its original beauty. Contact us to find out how to get started.

And, the next time you spot someone throwing trash on the ground, feel free to use our favorite line, "Think Green, Keep Mississippi Clean".

Myrtle doesn't like to pick up after you, but she will if she has to. Click here to find out more information about Myrtle the Turtle and getting a presentation for your child's classroom.

MDOT Anti-Litter Program is more than just an advertising campaign. Education, enforcement, and elimination are the keys to litter prevention. Find out how MDOT is addressing Mississippi's litter problem.