It also will include a classroom and laboratory for Wayne County
Community College as well as administrative offices for Wayne County Parks,
the U.
"The DTE Energy Foundation is very pleased to play a part in transforming
this parcel of land from an industrial site to a picturesque location that
offers the residents of southeastern Michigan a source for environmental
education and outdoor recreation," said Paul Hillegonds, DTE Energy senior
vice president of corporate affairs.

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In a report entitled Livestock Policy Brief 02, Pollution from
industrialized livestock production the UN agency urged governments to create
incentives for more environmentally friendly dairy and meat production
practices.
Although consumers in developed countries still eat three to four times as
much meat per person, developing countries now produce and consume well over
half of the world's meat.
Eliminating subsidies, adjusting taxes and providing incentives for
investing in technology to reduce pollution could reduce the environmental
damage caused by industrial livestock production. "We believe the partnership between
governmental and private organizations will be a foundation of strength and
stability for the park.

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Between 1980 and 2004, meat production in
developing countries tripled from around 50 million to 150 million tons .
Major forms of pollution associated with manure management in intensive
livestock production include:

--Leaching of nitrates and pathogens into groundwater, which often
threatens drinking water supplies.

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In industrial production systems, large quantities of animal wastes
accumulate far from croplands where they could be safely recycled.

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Incentives for More Environmentally -Friendly Production Required

WASHINGTON and ROME, Industrial livestock
production in developing countries often causes severe environmental damages,
especially when meat and dairy factories are crowded together around cities or
close to water resources, FAO warned today. Meat production in developing countries is expected to increase
by about 110 million tons by 2030.

From cattle to pig and poultry
In many developing countries large industrial livestock operations with
thousands of animals have displaced production on small farms that raise both
animals and crops and recycle nutrients as fodder and fertilizer.fao. It is only with
private support from organizations like the DTE Energy Foundation allocating
the much-needed grant funding and Wayne County working together to facilitate
the project that our residents can boast that they live near the first
international refuge in North America," said Robert Ficano, Wayne County
Executive.

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In several Asian
countries, one quarter of the total crop area suffers from significant
nutrient overloads .

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The site will include a visitor center, wildlife viewing stations, natural
prairie gardens and will be the starting point for hiking trails through the
area.
The DTE Energy Foundation continues the legacy of community involvement
and support from the former Detroit Edison Foundation and MichCon Foundation
following the merger of DTE Energy and MCN Energy.

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--Oversupply of nutrients that damages soil fertility.
--Destruction of fragile ecosystems such as wetlands , mangrove swamps and
coral reefs.

DTE Energy Foundation Grant to Help Build Gateway to Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge

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Although much lower on a national scale, concentration of pig and
poultry production in parts of China and Brazil is approaching and surpassing
levels found in Europe and North America. Pig production accounts for an
estimated 42 percent of nitrogen and 90 percent of phosphorus flows into the
South China Sea.
"With this grant DTE Energy once again demonstrates its commitment to the
people of southeast Michigan and to responsible environmental stewardship,"
Dingell said.

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Such subsidies tend to be of greater benefit to large operations.

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The DTE Energy Foundation grant will be used to commission detailed
architectural and engineering design work for the visitor center and offices.
Grants are awarded under the foundation 's "LEAD" guidelines: leadership,
education, environment, achievement, development and diversity in DTE Energy
service territory, which includes southeast, western and northern Michigan.

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Run-off is severely degrading seawater and
sediment quality in one of the world's most biologically diverse marine areas,
threatening mangroves, coral reefs and sea grasses. In Thailand, for example, the high
concentration of poultry production on the outskirts of Bangkok was
significantly reduced in less than a decade, because poultry farmers within a
100 kilometer radius of Bangkok had to pay high taxes . Chicken farmers outside
that zone enjoyed tax-free status.S.

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The Friends of Wayne County Parks was established in 1990 as a 501(c)3,
public, non-profit organization.

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New
production has shifted increasingly from cattle that graze on grass in rural
areas to industrial pig and poultry production on the outskirts of major
cities. Dense
concentrations of industrial livestock production create vast quantities of
manure.

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org. John Dingell [D-Dearborn] was instrumental in creating
the Refuge. "This generous grant lays the foundation upon which a permanent
community gateway into the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge will
rise.

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Many
developing countries provide subsidies for chemical fertilizers, energy and
credit.

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Almost half the excess phosphorus supply comes
from livestock. TRENTON, Mich. Rep. I look forward to continue working with DTE Energy to expand and
improve the refuge for all to access and enjoy.

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When completed, the gateway and adjacent Humbug Marsh will
provide exceptional environmental education and recreational opportunities for
the thousands of visitors it is expected to draw each year.
"The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is a groundbreaking
project that will benefit Wayne County for years to come.

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Industrial Livestock Production Near Cities Often Damages the Environment

In Asia, large-scale industrial production accounts for roughly 80
percent of the total increase in livestock products since 1990."
The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is located along the lower
Detroit River and western shoreline of Lake Erie. The DTE Energy Foundation
directs its contributions and involvement to support initiatives dedicated to
the developing human and economic potential of the communities it serves .

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The rapid growth of livestock production in the developing world has been
concentrated mainly in a few large countries, including Brazil, Mexico, China
and the countries around the South China Sea (Thailand, Vietnam and the
Philippines).

Policy change
Government policies such as zoning regulations and taxes can discourage
large concentrations of intensive production close to cities, the report said. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources and other organizations.
It will be a "green" facility, employing construction and building practices
that are efficient, functional and environmentally sound.

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Meat and dairy products have become more widely available and affordable
in many developing countries. Established in 2001, it was
the first International Wildlife Refuge in North America. U.
A detailed map and additional information about the Detroit River
International Wildlife Refuge are available at
http://www.

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Threatened coastal areas of the South China Sea, for
example, have provided the habitat for 45 of the world's 51 mangrove
species, almost all of the known coral species and 20 of the 50 known
sea grasses.
Unfortunately, in many countries outdated and misguided policies actively
promote environmentally unsustainable livestock production, FAO said. Islands, coastal
wetlands, marshes, shoals and waterfront lands all can be found within its
boundaries.

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Pig and poultry production concentrated in coastal areas of China,
Thailand and Vietnam are emerging as the major source of nutrient pollution of
the South China Sea, the FAO report said. Along much of the densely populated coast, the pig density
exceeds 100 animals per square kilometer and agricultural lands are overloaded
with huge nutrient surpluses.
Taxes, certification programs and other policy instruments can support best
practices in livestock production., The Friends of Wayne County Parks
today announced it has received a $100,000 grant from the DTE Energy
Foundation to help develop a gateway center to the Detroit River International
Wildlife Refuge. Its mission is to encourage citizen support
and participation in the funding and implementation of programs that will
preserve , promote and enhance the unique park resources within the Wayne
County Park System.fws.

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For more information on the work of FAO please visit http://www. "There will always be a protected and conserved area in Wayne
County that our children may visit, experience and learn from.gov/midwest /detroitriver/ .