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• Wayne County facilitates business in China for Michigan company
  [November 11, 2008]
  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.
   

• Ficano Trade Mission Promotes Environment and Energy
  [October 16, 2008]
  

  WAYNE COUNTY, MI – Wayne County Executive Robert A. Ficano’s fourth China trade mission will promote environmental and energy businesses.
   

• Environment to Top Ficano Trade Mission
  [October 16, 2008]
  

  WAYNE COUNTY, MI – Wayne County Environment Director Kurt Heise is hoping environmental problems in China will bring economic opportunities to Michigan.
   

• Environment Director Invited to Speak at International Conference in South Korea
  [June 16, 2008]
  

  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.
   

• 7th Annual Downriver Waste Water Treatment Plant Open House
  [May 12 -14, 2008]
  

  WAYNE COUNTY, MI – May 12 -14, 2008. 8:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 7th Annual Downriver Waste Water Treatment Plant Open House.
   

• Wayne County, Butzel Establish Asia Environmental Business Initiative
  [May 5, 2008]
  

  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.
   

• Ficano Kicks Off "Woods Creek Day" In Van Buren Township
  [April 21, 2008]
  

  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.
   

• County Project Recycles Computers, Provides Jobs
  [April 1, 2008]
  

  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.
   

• Ficano Promotes “Green Schools”
  [March 17, 2008]
  

  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.
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• Wayne County Facility Earns “Gold Award” for 2007
  [January 10, 2008]
  

  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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