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West Virginia American Water Proudly Recognizes the American Water Charitable Foundation 2022 Water and Environment Grantees

Charleston, W.Va. (Aug. 17, 2022) – The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, recently announced five organizations in West Virginia that were awarded a 2022 Water and Environment Grant, supporting communities served by West Virginia American Water.

“West Virginia American Water is proud to have five community projects selected for this incredibly competitive grant opportunity through the American Water Charitable Foundation,” said Robert Burton, president, West Virginia American Water. “The Foundation awarded $1.5 million through this program, and over $296,000 is being invested directly into the Mountain State. We deeply appreciate the Foundation and their recognition of the tremendous organizations in West Virginia supporting water and environment initiatives.”


The Water and the 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 full list of Water and Environment grantees throughout West Virginia.

  • Coalfield Development Corporation ($185,000) for construction of the West Edge Rainwater Catchment and Raingarden System (Cabell County)

 

  • Kanawha State Forest Foundation, Inc. ($12,000) for completion of the Middle Ridge Trail System (Kanawha County)

 

  • Nature Conservancy ($33,500) for enhancements to the Brush Creek Preserve and Bluestone Water Trail (Mercer County)

 

  • New River Conservancy ($40,000) in support of New River Clean Water Alliance (Fayette County)

 

  • West Virginia Land Trust ($26,338) in support of Little Bluestone-Cooper’s Mill Community Forest (Summers County)



“The American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to partner with organizations across West Virginia American Water’s service territory to provide equitable and accessible projects and programs focused on clean water, environmental education, access to water-based recreation and more,” said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Charitable Foundation.  “Funding for the Water and the Environment grant will create high-impact projects that engage communities in learning how every drop counts.”

Learn more about West Virginia American Water’s community impact, here.

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 amwater.com/awcf and follow the American Water Charitable Foundation on Facebook.

 

About West Virginia American Water

West Virginia 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 services to approximately 560,000 people. 

 

About American Water

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water 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 diversityataw.com. Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

 

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West Virginia 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 services to approximately 560,000 people. For more information, visit www.westvirginiaamwater.com and follow West Virginia American Water on Twitter and Facebook.

About American Water

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 diversityataw.com.Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.