Ford has offered over $60,000 in mini-grants for the projects, including one at the entry of Humbug Marsh, part of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, where Ford Volunteers are installing an educational garden of native plants. Once an industrial brownfield site, Humburg Mash has been transformed into a leading center for sustainability and environmental education. It is part of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, which was established in 2001 under the leadership of Congressman John Dingell - who represents Michigan's 15th District.
"My friends at Ford have done a superb job of helping us with a number of projects in the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge," said Congressman Dingell. "They are to be commended for their continuing support for efforts to improve this important watershed."
"Water is the world's most critical resource and water issues are increasingly important to our stakeholders," said Sue Cischke, Ford group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering. "Ford has successfully reduced water use, and we continue to work on ways to reduce the environmental impact of our facilities."
For over 10 year, Ford Volunteers have cleared debris from local rivers and restored banks along area waterways during a period in May. The Ford Volunteer Corps is active during all months of the year, but the Ford Accelerated Action Days are focused on one-day efforts that meet urgent needs.
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