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01-05-2025
- Business
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Iowa American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
Recipients include five nonprofit organizations in Iowa that will further environmental stewardship efforts DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently awarded Water and Environment grants to five organizations totaling $65,000, supporting communities served by Iowa American Water. "River Action and the community have long benefitted from a collaboration with Iowa American Water that addresses water quality and education," said Kathy Wine, Executive Director of River Action, Inc. "The American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant will help provide funding for CoCoRaSH rain gauges and training for our high school and college students attending the Next Gen Summit in October 2025. These students will become a network of volunteers reporting rain observations using their gauges, which will get reported to organizations like the National Weather Service to assess the data." 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. "We are proud to collaborate with the American Water Charitable Foundation and partner with these organizations that actively advance environmental stewardship and champion water conservation," said Brad Nielsen, president of Iowa American Water. "By working together, we make greater and more meaningful impacts achieving these shared goals and enhance the well-being of the communities we are part of and proud to serve." Below is a list of 2025 grantees in Iowa American Water's service communities: Nahant Marsh Education Center awarded $25,000 of its Nahant FREE: Equitable Access to Conservation and Water Education program for Quad Cities students. Vince Jetter Community Center awarded $16,000 for its Bridging Access to Water program that will provide an outdoor bottle filling and handwashing station in addition to field trips and swimming for underserved youth in Clinton. Clinton Substance Abuse Council awarded $8,625 for its Monitor Secure Dispose program that supports education on proper disposal of medications to keep local waterways healthy. Bettendorf Public Library Foundation awarded $8,000 for its Aqua Explorers program that supports the children's library aquarium project that helps children learn about watersheds and environments. River Action, Inc. awarded $7,500 for its Flood Risk Mitigation Study that will support a surveyor's work to measure and understand flood risk for homes in the flood plain of our Quad Cities service area. "The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations providing meaningful impact across Iowa," said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. "Funding for Water and Environment grants supports projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation." Learn more about Iowa 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 6,700 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 (NYSE: AWK), 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 About Iowa American Water Iowa American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 227,000 people. For more information, visit and follow Iowa American Water on Twitter and Facebook. View source version on Contacts Media: Lisa ReisenSenior Manager - External
Business Wire
01-05-2025
- General
- Business Wire
Iowa American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
DAVENPORT, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently awarded Water and Environment grants to five organizations totaling $65,000, supporting communities served by Iowa American Water. 'River Action and the community have long benefitted from a collaboration with Iowa American Water that addresses water quality and education,' said Kathy Wine, Executive Director of River Action, Inc. 'The American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant will help provide funding for CoCoRaSH rain gauges and training for our high school and college students attending the Next Gen Summit in October 2025. These students will become a network of volunteers reporting rain observations using their gauges, which will get reported to organizations like the National Weather Service to assess the data.' 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. 'We are proud to collaborate with the American Water Charitable Foundation and partner with these organizations that actively advance environmental stewardship and champion water conservation,' said Brad Nielsen, president of Iowa American Water. 'By working together, we make greater and more meaningful impacts achieving these shared goals and enhance the well-being of the communities we are part of and proud to serve.' Below is a list of 2025 grantees in Iowa American Water's service communities: Nahant Marsh Education Center awarded $25,000 of its Nahant FREE: Equitable Access to Conservation and Water Education program for Quad Cities students. Vince Jetter Community Center awarded $16,000 for its Bridging Access to Water program that will provide an outdoor bottle filling and handwashing station in addition to field trips and swimming for underserved youth in Clinton. Clinton Substance Abuse Council awarded $8,625 for its Monitor Secure Dispose program that supports education on proper disposal of medications to keep local waterways healthy. Bettendorf Public Library Foundation awarded $8,000 for its Aqua Explorers program that supports the children's library aquarium project that helps children learn about watersheds and environments. River Action, Inc. awarded $7,500 for its Flood Risk Mitigation Study that will support a surveyor's work to measure and understand flood risk for homes in the flood plain of our Quad Cities service area. 'The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations providing meaningful impact across Iowa,' said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. 'Funding for Water and Environment grants supports projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation.' Learn more about Iowa 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 6,700 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 (NYSE: AWK), 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 About Iowa American Water Iowa American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 227,000 people. For more information, visit and follow Iowa American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
Business Wire
29-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
New Jersey American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
BUSINESS WIRE)--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 awarded Water and Environment grants to nine organizations totaling $209,674, supporting communities served by New Jersey American Water. 'Clean water is a resource we all take for granted and forget that we all play a role in maintaining it,' said Jaclyn Rhoads, Executive Director of Pinelands Preservation Alliance, one of the 2025 Water and Environment grantees. 'The American Water Charitable Foundation's Water and Environment Grant will help Pinelands Preservation Alliance remind people of how to care for our water resources by implementing water and nature-friendly landscaping practices through our Landscape Makeover Program. Hainesport Township will serve as a model in the region, and we appreciate our great partners in the town and the American Water Charitable Foundation for supporting this effort.' 'At New Jersey American Water, we believe that protecting our water resources starts with empowering the communities we serve,' said Mark McDonough, president, New Jersey American Water, and board member, 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. Below is a list of 2025 grantees in New Jersey: Clean Ocean Action Clean Ocean Action was awarded $23,231 to support its award-winning Rally for Two Rivers program which finds, fixes, and eliminates sources of pollution in the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers (Two Rivers Watershed) in Monmouth County. The grant will fund analytical costs to increase upstream monitoring and launch nutrient assessments, helping restore water quality through collaborative, no-blame engagement. Great Swamp Watershed Association Great Swamp Watershed Association was awarded $22,463 to expand its water quality monitoring efforts to the lower Passaic River in New Jersey, focusing on areas downstream from the Dundee Dam to Newark Bay. The grant will fund new sampling sites and equipment to test for pollutants in the river and provide communities with actionable data for improving local water quality and environmental health. Monmouth Conservation Foundation Monmouth Conservation Foundation was awarded $29,310 for the installation of three bioswales at Scudder Preserve in Middletown, NJ to reduce runoff pollution, improve water infiltration, and ultimately recharge the local aquifer. The initiative also includes educational programming for the surrounding watershed community, promoting awareness of green infrastructure, and is part of a larger ecological restoration plan for the 90-acre preserve. Musconetcong Watershed Association Musconetcong Watershed Association was awarded $45,370 to investigate the source of PFAS in the Musconetcong River by collecting and analyzing surface water samples during the agricultural season. As part of the project, the association will collaborate with the US EPA and the NJ DEP to share findings via public meetings and pamphlets and eventually provide science-based data to support remediation. New Jersey Audubon New Jersey Audubon was awarded $10,000 to enhance its environmental education and conservation programs, focusing on clean water protection and habitat restoration across New Jersey. The funds will support staff and materials to deliver nature-based, hands-on learning to schools and communities, especially at their Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. These programs aim to cultivate environmental stewardship and raise awareness of local water and habitat issues. New Jersey Tree Foundation New Jersey Tree Foundation was awarded $15,000 to revitalize a green space with new trees along the Newton Creek watershed in Oaklyn, which will help improve water quality and provide habitat for local wildlife. The grant will also help fund training for its TreeKeepers program which helps educate the community about long-term care of trees. Pinelands Preservation Alliance Pinelands Preservation Alliance was awarded $18,800 for its Landscape Makeover Program which will transform part of a public park in Hainesport, NJ into a sustainable green space featuring a micro-forest and rain garden. It will promote regenerative landscaping practices to improve stormwater absorption and will serve as an educational resource for the community. The project also involves public workshops for the local community to learn how to implement these practices at home. The Somerset County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey The Somerset County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey was awarded $12,500 for its reforestation project along Royce Brook in Manville, a flood-prone area. The project will help mitigate stormwater runoff, improve water quality, and reduce local flooding while enhancing community awareness through signage and educational outreach. The Watershed Institute The Watershed Institute was awarded $33,000 to expand its StreamWatch Schools, a water quality monitoring program that works to protect streams and rivers in central New Jersey. Grant funding will provide teacher training, lesson plans, and classroom support to engage students statewide in water quality monitoring and help build long-term program sustainability. '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." Due to the volume of grant applications received, each application was evaluated on a competitive basis. The Foundation strives to fund programs with a strong impact and measurable outcomes within its funding priorities. Learn more about New Jersey American Water's community impact at under News & Community/ Community Involvement. 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 and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About New Jersey American Water New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.9 million people. For more information, visit and follow New Jersey American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram. 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
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
Recipients include 16 nonprofit organizations across Pennsylvania totaling $180,000 MECHANICSBURG, Pa., April 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced that 16 organizations throughout Pennsylvania American Water's service area were awarded 2025 Water and Environment grants totaling $180,000. "Stroud Water Research Center is grateful to receive an American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment grant, allowing us to expand equitable access to hands-on watershed education for K–12 students and community members across Chester County and beyond," said Tara Muenz, the center's assistant director of education. "Through immersive, nature-based activities like canoeing and fishing, participants will connect with their local waterways in meaningful ways. The experience is designed not just to inform, but to empower individuals with the knowledge and confidence to take everyday actions that safeguard and sustain clean water for all." 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. "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 President Justin Ladner, who also serves on the foundation's board of trustees. "We – along with the American Water Charitable Foundation – are 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 help ensure the health and vitality of our state for generations to come." Below is a list of grantees throughout Pennsylvania, along with details on their respective projects: Allegheny CleanWays – Clean up illegal dumping and litter on Allegheny County waterways ($5,000) Central Pennsylvania Conservancy – Provide user amenities, passive recreational opportunities and ecological enhancements to public preserves ($15,000) Greener Partners – Create a school garden at Hancock Elementary for discovery-based education ($5,000) Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation – Offer a citizen-led program that empowers communities to monitor, understand and protect northeastern Pennsylvania's lake water quality ($5,000) Lehman Sanctuary – Deliver essential watershed science education to regional teachers ($5,000) Main Street York – Construct a waterfront trail, critical flood infrastructure upgrades and connections to the City of York's neighborhoods ($20,000) Pennsylvania Environmental Council – Fund cleanup efforts and waste disposal in the Susquehanna River and Lackawanna River watersheds ($10,000) Pennsylvania Envirothon – Support annual high school science competition teaching environmental knowledge and skills ($15,000) Pennsylvania Resources Council – Provide rain barrels and watershed protection education to Butler and Monongahela Valley residents ($20,000) and education and empower residents of Norristown to protect watersheds ($10,000) Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy – Construct a community-designed gathering space with green infrastructure in McKinley Park ($20,000) Schuylkill River Greenway Association – Connect local communities to the Schuylkill River through equitable access at Reeser's Landing ($10,000) Seneca Valley Foundation – Enhance the Seneca Valley Fishery to encourage hands-on learning along school campus ($5,000) Stroud Water Research Center – Offer education programs to inform community members on how to improve their choices to protect watersheds ($10,000) Three Rivers Waterkeeper – Expand watershed stewardship and education programs in the Monongahela Valley ($10,000) Tree Pittsburgh – Distribute 200 trees at local community events ($5,000) York City Parks Conservancy – Construct a new woodland playground and ADA-accessible restrooms in an historic Farquhar Park ($10,000) "Pennsylvania Resources Council and Pennsylvania American Water are longtime partners in promoting water conservation and stormwater management," said the organization's deputy director, Sarah Alessio Shea. "We appreciate American Water Charitable Foundation's support for a program that protects watersheds from Norristown to Butler and the Mon Valley." 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 6,700 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 About Pennsylvania American Water Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: David MisnerSenior Manager, External
Business Wire
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Pennsylvania American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced that 16 organizations throughout Pennsylvania American Water 's service area were awarded 2025 Water and Environment grants totaling $180,000. 'Stroud Water Research Center is grateful to receive an American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment grant, allowing us to expand equitable access to hands-on watershed education for K–12 students and community members across Chester County and beyond,' said Tara Muenz, the center's assistant director of education. 'Through immersive, nature-based activities like canoeing and fishing, participants will connect with their local waterways in meaningful ways. The experience is designed not just to inform, but to empower individuals with the knowledge and confidence to take everyday actions that safeguard and sustain clean water for all.' 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. '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 President Justin Ladner, who also serves on the foundation's board of trustees. 'We – along with the American Water Charitable Foundation – are 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 help ensure the health and vitality of our state for generations to come.' Below is a list of grantees throughout Pennsylvania, along with details on their respective projects: Allegheny CleanWays – Clean up illegal dumping and litter on Allegheny County waterways ($5,000) Central Pennsylvania Conservancy – Provide user amenities, passive recreational opportunities and ecological enhancements to public preserves ($15,000) Greener Partners – Create a school garden at Hancock Elementary for discovery-based education ($5,000) Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation – Offer a citizen-led program that empowers communities to monitor, understand and protect northeastern Pennsylvania's lake water quality ($5,000) Lehman Sanctuary – Deliver essential watershed science education to regional teachers ($5,000) Main Street York – Construct a waterfront trail, critical flood infrastructure upgrades and connections to the City of York's neighborhoods ($20,000) Pennsylvania Environmental Council – Fund cleanup efforts and waste disposal in the Susquehanna River and Lackawanna River watersheds ($10,000) Pennsylvania Envirothon – Support annual high school science competition teaching environmental knowledge and skills ($15,000) Pennsylvania Resources Council – Provide rain barrels and watershed protection education to Butler and Monongahela Valley residents ($20,000) and education and empower residents of Norristown to protect watersheds ($10,000) Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy – Construct a community-designed gathering space with green infrastructure in McKinley Park ($20,000) Schuylkill River Greenway Association – Connect local communities to the Schuylkill River through equitable access at Reeser's Landing ($10,000) Seneca Valley Foundation – Enhance the Seneca Valley Fishery to encourage hands-on learning along school campus ($5,000) Stroud Water Research Center – Offer education programs to inform community members on how to improve their choices to protect watersheds ($10,000) Three Rivers Waterkeeper – Expand watershed stewardship and education programs in the Monongahela Valley ($10,000) Tree Pittsburgh – Distribute 200 trees at local community events ($5,000) York City Parks Conservancy – Construct a new woodland playground and ADA-accessible restrooms in an historic Farquhar Park ($10,000) "Pennsylvania Resources Council and Pennsylvania American Water are longtime partners in promoting water conservation and stormwater management," said the organization's deputy director, Sarah Alessio Shea. "We appreciate American Water Charitable Foundation's support for a program that protects watersheds from Norristown to Butler and the Mon Valley." 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 6,700 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 About Pennsylvania American Water Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.
