The 2016 West Virginia Make it Shine Statewide Cleanup is set to rally West Virginians across the state to clean up litter. Applications to participate are now available.

Applications are due on Feb. 28. The cleanup will take place the first two weeks of April.

According to a press release, applications are available for submission through contacting Make it Shine Program coordinator, Terry Carrington by phone or email.

The cleanup is sponsored by both the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Division of Highways.

Groups or individuals can apply to participate but must apply for a project that qualifies as listed on the application.

Qualifying projects involve cleanup in places like rivers, lakes, parks and schools.

According to the application, the project can take place any time from April 1 until April 14 and must be approved by the REAP office to receive assistance.

Lydia Waybright can be contacted at [email protected].