Thirteen organizations receive $75,000 in funding to help protect water resources in Pennsylvania through annual grant program
MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE )--Pennsylvania American Water announced today that 13 watershed-related projects across the Commonwealth will receive financial support through the company’s annual Environmental Grant Program. The recipients will receive a share of grant funds totaling nearly $75,000 for their community-based projects that improve, restore or protect watersheds.
A panel of judges selected the grant recipients from 50 applications, which were evaluated on environmental need, innovation, community engagement and sustainability.
“On this Earth Day, we are inspired by all of these organizations and their commitment to environmental stewardship,” said Mike Doran, president of Pennsylvania American Water. “We hope that these projects equally inspire our communities to get involved and help protect our natural resources.”
Pennsylvania American Water initiated its Environmental Grant Program in 2005 to support projects that protect or restore drinking water sources and surrounding watersheds. Since then, American Water has expanded the annual program to many of its state subsidiaries across the nation. To date, Pennsylvania American Water has donated more than $650,000 to fund more than 135 projects.
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE:AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Media: Northeast PA : Susan Turcmanovich, External Affairs Manager C: 570-332-6726 E: susan.turcmanovich@amwater.com
Central PA: David Misner, External Affairs Manager C: 717-261-7525 E: david.misner@amwater.com
Southeast PA : Kara Rahn, Sr. Manager, External & Government Affairs C: 484-238-5216 E: kara.rahn@amwater.com
Western PA : Gary Lobaugh, Sr. Manager, External & Government Affairs C: 724-873-3674 E: gary.lobaugh@amwater.com
Media: Northeast PA : Susan Turcmanovich, External Affairs Manager C: 570-332-6726 E: susan.turcmanovich@amwater.com
Central PA: David Misner, External Affairs Manager C: 717-261-7525 E: david.misner@amwater.com
Southeast PA : Kara Rahn, Sr. Manager, External & Government Affairs C: 484-238-5216 E: kara.rahn@amwater.com
Western PA : Gary Lobaugh, Sr. Manager, External & Government Affairs C: 724-873-3674 E: gary.lobaugh@amwater.com