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News Releases
  News Archive: 2007, 2006
   
  [November 11, 2008]
Wayne County facilitates business in China for Michigan company
  Chongqing, China – During Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano’s fourth trade mission to China, a Michigan-based company signed an agreement Tuesday to provide environmental services for a China-based firm.
   
  [October 16, 2008]
Ficano Trade Mission Promotes Environment and Energy
  WAYNE COUNTY, MI – Wayne County Executive Robert A. Ficano’s fourth China trade mission will promote environmental and energy businesses.
   
  [October 16, 2008]
Environment to Top Ficano Trade Mission
  WAYNE COUNTY, MI – Wayne County Environment Director Kurt Heise is hoping environmental problems in China will bring economic opportunities to Michigan.
   
  [June 16, 2008]
Environment Director Invited to Speak at International Conference in South Korea
  WAYNE COUNTY, MI – Wayne County Environment Director Kurt L. Heise will be speaking in South Korea next week at an international conference on advanced water quality technology. The trip will also build upon Wayne County Executive Robert A. Ficano’s promotion of Michigan businesses in Asia.
   
  [May 12 -14, 2008]
7th Annual Downriver Waste Water Treatment Plant Open House
 
WAYNE COUNTY, MI –   May 12 -14, 2008. 8:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 7th Annual Downriver Waste Water Treatment Plant Open House.
   
  [May 5, 2008]
Wayne County, Butzel Establish Asia Environmental Business Initiative
 
WAYNE COUNTY, MI –   Wayne County’s Department of Environment and the Detroit-based Butzel Long law firm have created an Asia Environmental Business Inititiative, CEO Robert Ficano announced today.
   
  [April 21, 2008]
Ficano Kicks Off "Woods Creek Day" In Van Buren Township
 
WAYNE COUNTY, MI — April 21, 2008 Wayne County Executive Robert A. Ficano and Van Buren Township officials will kick off “Woods Creek Day” with a ceremony on Earth Day, April 22.
   
  [April 1, 2008]
County Project Recycles Computers, Provides Jobs
 
WAYNE COUNTY, MI - April 1, 2008 The Wayne County Department of Environment and Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit are partnering to recycle computer equipment while providing jobs for those in need.
   
  [March 17, 2008]
Ficano Promotes “Green Schools”
 
WAYNE COUNTY, MI - March 17, 2008 Wayne County Executive Robert A. Ficano is using St. Patrick’s Day to kick off his “Green Schools” initiative to promote a cleaner and healthier environment.
Program information...
   
  [January 10, 2008]
Wayne County Facility Earns “Gold Award” for 2007
 

WAYNE COUNTY, MI - January 10, 2008 Wayne County’s Wastewater Treatment Facility in Wyandotte served 13 Downriver communities in 2007 without a water quality permit violation, earning the National Association of Clean Water Agencies’ prestigious “Gold Award.”

   

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