“The American Water Charitable Foundation has been a valued community partner to Central Pennsylvania Conservancy, supporting our efforts to steward and restore the Letort Spring Garden Preserve’s spring-fed wetlands and stream corridor,” said Anna Yelk, the president of the board of directors for the organization. “Once a working watercress farm, this unique landscape is now protected as a nature preserve\u2014providing critical habitat for wildlife while offering meaningful access to the outdoors for the regional community and visitors alike.”<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
“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. “We \u2013 along with the American Water Charitable Foundation \u2013 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.”<\/p>\n
Below is a list of grantees throughout Pennsylvania:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Central Pennsylvania Conservancy<\/a> \u2013 Restore natural streamflow in Letort Spring Run by reducing watercress overgrowth to support healthy trout habitat ($15,000) “The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to support eligible nonprofit organizations making a meaningful impact across Pennsylvania,” said Carrie Williams, president of the 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.”\u00a0<\/p>\n Learn more about\u00a0Pennsylvania\u00a0American Water’s community impact,\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n About American Water\u00a0 About American Water Charitable Foundation\u00a0 About\u00a0Pennsylvania American Water SOURCE American Water<\/p>\n
\n Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest<\/a> (Tree Pittsburgh) \u2013 Distribute 150 trees and expanding watershed education to youth and adults in South Hills communities ($9,950)
\n Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation<\/a> \u2013 Offer hands-on environmental education program strengthening community capacity for lake and watershed protection ($8,000)
\n Lackawanna Valley Troud Unlimited<\/a> \u2013 Plant native species along the\u00a0Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and Lackawanna River ($5,000)
\n North Branch Land Trust<\/a> \u2013 Provide water resource-based conservation in northeastern Pennsylvania and habitat restoration and stewardship at Hanover Crossings Marsh Sanctuary ($50,000)
\n Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers<\/a> \u2013 Offer workshops for watershed leaders to explore current water issues and strengthen collaboration across eastern Pennsylvania ($8,108)
\n Pennsylvania Resources Council<\/a> \u2013 Provide free rain barrels to residents of Butler, Mon Valley, Coatesville, Exeter and Scranton, Pennsylvania ($38,550)
\n Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy<\/a> \u2013 Provide environmentally-centered learning opportunities for Norristown School District students through the Floating Classroom STEM Education Program ($20,000)
\n Shiremanstown Historical Society<\/a> \u2013 Install rain gardens to manage storm water and enhance municipal park beauty ($15,000)
\n Stream Restoration Incorporated<\/a> \u2013 Monitor water quality and system effectiveness for abandoned mine drainage treatment systems in the Mill Creek watershed ($23,741)
\n The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy<\/a> \u2013 Advance watershed assessment, adaptive management and ecological restoration in Hays Woods Park ($35,000)
\n Three Rivers Waterkeeper<\/a> \u2013 Expand river monitoring, education and stewardship to protect drinking water sources in southwestern Pennsylvania ($15,000)<\/p>\n
American Water (NYSE: AWK<\/a>) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing\u00ae by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 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\u00a0amwater.com<\/a>\u00a0and join American Water on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0X<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization\u00a0established\u00a0by American Water, focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested over $25 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in\u00a0communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit\u00a0amwater.com\/awcf<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pennsylvania American Water,\u00a0a subsidiary of American Water,\u00a0is the largest\u00a0regulated\u00a0water utility in the state\u00a0with\u00a0approximately\u00a01,200 dedicated employees working to\u00a0provide\u00a0safe, clean,\u00a0reliable\u00a0and affordable\u00a0water\u00a0and\u00a0wastewater services to approximately\u00a02.5\u00a0million people.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rt.prnewswire.com\/rt.gif?NewsItemId=LA42126&Transmission_Id=202604230915PR_NEWS_USPR_____LA42126&DateId=20260423\")
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