OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) - Governor Tony Evers proclaimed Monday (Dec. 1) as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day in Wisconsin to celebrate the men and women who brave winter’s worst to keep Wisconsin’s roads safe and passable.

Together with the Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA), the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds motorists to slow down and give space to snowplow drivers to safely do their jobs.

During the winter, county highway workers keep interstate, U.S. and state highways safe by snow plowing, salting and applying liquid brine. WisDOT works closely with Wisconsin counties year-round to establish best practices and test new tools for safety and efficiency.

To join in thanking snowplow drivers across the state, Wisconsinites are encouraged to share

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