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Business Wire
15-07-2025
- General
- Business Wire
New Jersey American Water Presents $10,000 Grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation to New Jersey Audubon Society
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In support of their ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, New Jersey American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation are proud to name New Jersey Audubon Society a recipient of the Foundation's 2025 Water and Environmental Grant Program. "Thank you to the American Water Charitable Foundation for supporting conservation programs at New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, located at the headwaters of the Passaic River,' said Kimberly Armenti, NJ Audubon's Vice President of Development and Communications. 'Through hands-on experiences in this vital watershed, children develop a deeper understanding of water and nature, fostering a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship across New Jersey." Located in Bernardsville, the organization will use the $10,000 grant to support efforts to deliver impactful environmental education and conservation programs focused on water protection and habitat restoration. These initiatives aim to engage local communities in preserving natural resources and promoting sustainable practices across the state. 'At New Jersey American Water, we believe that protecting our water sources starts with empowering the communities we serve,' said Mark McDonough, president, New Jersey American Water, and member, board of trustees, American Water Charitable Foundation. 'These grantees exemplify the passion and innovation needed to address local water and environmental challenges head-on. We are proud to see their work supported through the American Water Charitable Foundation's grant program and look forward to the lasting impact these projects will have across our state.' 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. In 2025, the American Water Charitable Foundation awarded over $209,000 to nine nonprofit organizations across New Jersey American Water's service area. More information about the American Water Charitable Foundation's Water and Environmental Grant Program can be found online at 'The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to support projects and programs focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education and water-based recreation across American Water's national footprint,' said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Charitable Foundation. "The Water and Environment Grant Program allows us to continue focusing on our core passion of water while engaging community members in learning how every drop counts." 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 6,700 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 and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About American Water Charitable Foundation The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit
Zawya
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Uganda: Members of Parliament raise alarm on impending floods after heat wave
The Chairperson of the Committee on Climate Change, Hon. Lawrence Biyika, has warned of the impending heavy rains and floods resulting from the current heat wave, saying government should come out with clear mitigation measures. 'At the end of the dry season will come a lot of rain with floods. Because of the evaporation on open water such as Lake Victoria, the heat is boiling water, we must be disaster prepared, rather than waiting for relief after the disaster,' Biyika said. Biyika was responding to the Statement on Weather Patterns over Uganda, presented by the Minister of Water and Environment, Hon. Beatrice Anywar, during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 05 March 2025. The legislator, who possesses qualificatoin in environment and natural resources, observed that the long dry spell is bound to affect agriculture and eventually the economy. He asked government to consider adaptation measures for such climate change effects, proposing a firm fight against deforestation and wetland destruction which he said are on rise. Hon. Christine Kaaya (NRM, Kiboga District Woman Rep), said the citizenry deserves to be guided on the likely effects of the dry spell and demanded for a clear message from government, detailing the projected percentage loss in crop yields, livestock and the health care burden. Kalungu West MP, Hon. Joseph Ssewungu agitated for subsidies on all sources of clean energy, as a way of discouraging charcoal burning and deforestation. 'Ugandans have learnt to use gas and other sources of energy but it is expensive. Government must reduce the costs on energy if we are to preserve the environment,' said Ssewungu. The Minister reiterated that government has already entered into agreements with companies selling gas subsiding 40 percent of price of gas. 'We already have an agreement with Stabex [oil marketing company], and the current price takes into account the 40 percent subsidy from government,' said Anywar adding that, 'As a country we hope to start producing our own oil and gas soon.' Anywar explained that according to meteorology reports, the current heat wave is projected to decline at the end of March 2025 ushering in the rainy season. 'The primary cause of the high temperatures is the ongoing dry season. The period from December to February is typically dry across Uganda, with February being the hottest month of the year. Temperatures begin to rise by mid-January, reaching the peak in February, and gradually decline from early March as the March-May rainfall season begins,' she said. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Parliament of the Republic of Uganda.
