Pennsylvania American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grantees
02 Mai 2024 - 4:46PM
Business Wire
Recipients include 15 nonprofit organizations
across the Commonwealth, receiving more than $265K in total
funding
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3)
organization established by American Water, the largest regulated
water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently
announced that 15 organizations were awarded a Water and
Environment grant, supporting communities served by Pennsylvania
American Water with a total of $267,580 in funding.
“As a provider of safe, clean water and wastewater service for
customers across Pennsylvania, a commitment to the well-being of
the environment and our watersheds is at the heart of all we do. We
understand that as a company, we play an important role in
protecting, restoring, and enhancing these shared resources, but we
also know we can’t do it alone,” said Pennsylvania American Water
Vice President of Business Development, Government and External
Affairs Thom Chiomento. “We’re thankful for the many dedicated
community partners we’re able to collaborate with and support as
they work to address environmental concerns, offer educational
resources and ensure the health and vitality of our state for
generations to come.”
The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water
Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program,
focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities.
Below is a list of the grantees from across Pennsylvania, along
with details on their respective projects:
- Allegheny CleanWays, Allegheny County – Cleanup of illegal
dumping sites and litter on Allegheny County waterways
($10,000)
- Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, York County – Train and
empower community champions to improve, restore and protect their
local watershed ($51,776)
- Berks Nature, Berks County – Support construction of a vernal
pool to enhance water quality, biodiversity and environmental
education at Neversink Mountain Preserve ($4,941)
- Central Pennsylvania Conservancy, Cumberland County – Create
safe, accessible, elevated viewing areas of the wetlands and stream
at Letort Spring Garden Preserve ($6,000)
- Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Luzerne
County – Conduct a water quality assessment of fishery and impacts
from abandoned mines in Southern Wyoming Valley
($18,000)
- Lehman Sanctuary, Luzerne County – Restore native wildflower
watershed habitats alongside watershed education to regional
students ($10,000)
- North Branch Land Trust, Luzerne County – Implement an invasive
species management plan that increases stormwater retention, water
quality and public access at the Hanover Crossings Marsh Sanctuary
($25,000)
- Old Forge Elementary PTO, Lackawanna County – Restore arboretum
to create an outdoor classroom with seating, shade, plants and a
pond/water source ($10,000)
- Pennsylvania Envirothon, Snyder County – Support statewide high
school environmental science competition ($15,000)
- Pennsylvania Resources Council, Allegheny County – Provide
residents of Mon Valley with free rain barrels and education to
reduce watershed pollution ($10,000)
- Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, Montgomery County – Provide
on-water education for 600 students in Norristown Area School
District through The Floating Classroom Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion Program ($20,000)
- Scranton Tomorrow, Lackawanna County – Purchase landscape
materials for City Pride 2024, including soil, plants, signage, and
litter abatement supplies ($38,200)
- The Greater Pittston Land Revitalization Corporation, Luzerne
County – Empower the community through The Gardens at Pittston
Housing Authority shared green space: fostering growth, connection
and sustainability ($10,000)
- The Pennsylvania State University, Dauphin County – Engage
underserved communities by exposing K-12 students to a pilot scale
water treatment plant at Penn State Harrisburg
($23,663)
- Three Rivers Waterkeeper, Allegheny County – Provide an
ambassador program focused on community engagement to protect
source drinking water ($15,000)
Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation
added: “The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to
partner with eligible nonprofit organizations across Pennsylvania.
Funding for Water and Environment grants is allocated towards
projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental
education, climate variability and water-based recreation.”
Learn more about Pennsylvania American Water’s community impact,
here.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and
wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history
dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe,
clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater
services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations
in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's
6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise
and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent
outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and
other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and
join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is
the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing
high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to
approximately 2.3 million people.
About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization that provides a formal way to demonstrate
the company’s ongoing commitment to be a good neighbor, citizen,
and contributor to the communities where American Water and its
employees live, work and operate. For more information, visit
amwater.com/awcf.
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Media: Gary Lobaugh Director, Government and External
Affairs 724-873-3674 gary.lobaugh@amwater.com
David Misner External Affairs Manager, Central PA 717-262-7525
david.misner@amwater.com
Susan Turcmanovich External Affairs Manager, Northeast PA
570-351-0120 susan.turcmanovich@amwater.com
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