American Water Awards 49 Environmental Grants
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Company Awards $188,000 to 49 Community Improvement Projects
American Water AWK, +0.53% the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today the recipients of the company’s 2018 Environmental Grant Program awards. American Water has committed to support $188,000 to 49 projects throughout their service areas in 11 states.
“Our commitment to providing our customers with clean, safe, reliable water service also means that we share our customers’ commitment to protecting our environment. Through this unique grant program, we’ve seen truly inspiring and significant projects come to life and make a measurable and vital impact on the protection and improvement of public water supplies in the communities we serve,” said Susan Story, president and CEO of American Water. “These projects continue to better the lives of millions of people—as well as the environment—because of their focus on sustainability.”
Established in 2005, American Water’s Environmental Grant Program offers funds for innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore or protect the watersheds, surface water and/or groundwater supplies in the communities it serves.
The awards span several states including: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
Read about all Community Improvement Project here
Taxonomy
- Community Supply
- Community Oriented Policing