PA American Water Accepting Environmental Grant Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the 2011 PA American Water Environmental Grant Program. Applications are due March 25.

Grants of up to $10,000 to support diverse types of environmental sustainability activities such as watershed cleanups, reforestation efforts, biodiversity projects, streamside buffer restoration projects and hazardous waste collection efforts in the PA American Water service territory.

"American Water is committed to ensuring water quality through testing and treatment, as well as through consumer education and community source protection programs," said Debra Vernon, Manager of Corporate Responsibility. "We are all environmental stewards in protecting our water supplies, and this program is one way we help communities play an active role in this important effort."

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 through partnerships.
For more information, download the program brochure and the grant application form or contact Terry Maenza at 610-670-7789, ext. 1009 or send email to: terry.maenza@amwater.com.