Maryland American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
$57,000 in grants awarded to non-profit organizations in Maryland American Water’s footprint
BEL AIR, MD (May 20, 2025) – The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., has awarded Water and Environment grants totaling $57,000 to two organizations in communities served by Maryland American Water.
“We are proud to again partner with the American Water Charitable Foundation in granting funding to organizations that share our commitment to environmental sustainability,” said Laura Runkle, President, Maryland American Water. “Their efforts to promote responsible use and protection of natural resources are critical to the work our employees do every day. As we work to provide water services to our customers, being a steward of the environment is a fundamental part of the positive impact we have in the communities we serve.”
Water and Environment grants totaling $57,000 have been awarded to the following organizations:
- Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy – $30,000 to support hands-on, research-based certification courses in environmental stewardship for Anne Arundel County residents.
- NatureWorx – $27,000 to provide nature and environmental awareness programs to youth in Harford and Anne Arundel County to inspire environmental conservation.
“We are beyond thrilled to partner with the American Water Charitable Foundation to protect and restore local waterways. Our vision is for every community in Anne Arundel County to be actively engaged to ensure a healthy environment for all and the Foundation's support will help us make that a reality," said Suzanne Kilby Etgen, Executive Director of the Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy.
The Water and Environment grants are part of the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities.
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to invest in organizations and programs that focus on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. “We take pride in furthering American Water’s ongoing commitment to being a good neighbor and trusted partner in the community."
You can read more about Maryland 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 amwater.com 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 amwater.com/awcf.
Maryland American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides safe, clean, reliable and affordable water services to approximately 24,000 people.
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BEL AIR, MD (May 20, 2025) – The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., has awarded Water and Environment grants totaling $57,000 to two organizations in communities served by Maryland American Water.
“We are proud to again partner with the American Water Charitable Foundation in granting funding to organizations that share our commitment to environmental sustainability,” said Laura Runkle, President, Maryland American Water. “Their efforts to promote responsible use and protection of natural resources are critical to the work our employees do every day. As we work to provide water services to our customers, being a steward of the environment is a fundamental part of the positive impact we have in the communities we serve.”
Water and Environment grants totaling $57,000 have been awarded to the following organizations:
- Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy – $30,000 to support hands-on, research-based certification courses in environmental stewardship for Anne Arundel County residents.
- NatureWorx – $27,000 to provide nature and environmental awareness programs to youth in Harford and Anne Arundel County to inspire environmental conservation.
“We are beyond thrilled to partner with the American Water Charitable Foundation to protect and restore local waterways. Our vision is for every community in Anne Arundel County to be actively engaged to ensure a healthy environment for all and the Foundation's support will help us make that a reality," said Suzanne Kilby Etgen, Executive Director of the Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy.
The Water and Environment grants are part of the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities.
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to invest in organizations and programs that focus on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. “We take pride in furthering American Water’s ongoing commitment to being a good neighbor and trusted partner in the community."
You can read more about Maryland 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 amwater.com 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 amwater.com/awcf.
Maryland American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides safe, clean, reliable and affordable water services to approximately 24,000 people.