President George W. Bush will meet Claire Jennings upon arrival in Detroit, Michigan, on Monday, September 15, 2003. Jennings volunteers to help restore wildlife habitats and wetland areas surrounding the Detroit Edison Monroe Power Plant.

Earlier this year, President Bush celebrated the first anniversary of the USA Freedom Corps – his initiative to engage all Americans in service to their neighbors and their nation. President Bush is recognizing individuals around the country, like Jennings, who are answering the call to volunteer service.

Along with her co-workers at the Detroit Edison Monroe Power Plant, Jennings has been an active volunteer for the past four years helping to monitor and enhance 800 acres of wildlife habitat, including a nesting site for Peregrine Falcons located on the power plant site. As a volunteer, Jennings monitors several species of birds living in the wildlife habitat, helping to install nest boxes and replace damaged or fallen nest sites when needed. Jennings also volunteers to help restore wetland areas surrounding the Detroit Edison Monroe Power Plant facility.

President Bush created the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House to foster a culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Through the USA Freedom Corps, President Bush wants to help every American answer the call to volunteer service by strengthening and expanding service opportunities to protect our homeland, support our communities and extend American compassion around the world. Interested volunteers can find opportunities in their own neighborhoods through the USA Freedom Corps web site at www.usafreedomcorps.gov or by calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.

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