American Water Foundation Awards 16 Water & Environment Grants To Organizations In Pennsylvania

On April 22, the American Water Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit established by American Water, awarded 16 Water and Environment Grants to organizations in the PA American Water service areas in Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania grants were part of a $1.6 million announcement of grants to a total of 79 organizations in 12 states where American Water operates.

“The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to support projects and programs focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education and water-based recreation across American Water's national footprint,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. "The Water and Environment Grant Program allows us to continue focusing on our core passion of water while engaging community members in learning how every drop counts."

The grants were awarded to these organizations in Pennsylvania--

-- Allegheny CleanWays – Clean up illegal dumping and litter on Allegheny County waterways ($5,000)

-- Central Pennsylvania Conservancy – Provide user amenities, passive recreational opportunities and ecological enhancements to public preserves ($15,000)

-- Greener Partners – Create a school garden at Hancock Elementary for discovery-based education ($5,000)

-- Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation – Offer a citizen-led program that empowers communities to monitor, understand and protect northeastern Pennsylvania’s lake water quality ($5,000)

-- Lehman Sanctuary – Deliver essential watershed science education to regional teachers ($5,000)

-- Main Street York – Construct a waterfront trail, critical flood infrastructure upgrades and connections to the City of York's neighborhoods ($20,000)

-- Pennsylvania Environmental Council – Fund cleanup efforts and waste disposal in the Susquehanna River and Lackawanna River watersheds ($10,000)

-- Pennsylvania Envirothon – Support annual high school science competition teaching environmental knowledge and skills ($15,000)

-- Pennsylvania Resources Council – Provide rain barrels and watershed protection education to Butler and Monongahela Valley residents ($20,000) and education and empower residents of Norristown to protect watersheds ($10,000)

-- Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy – Construct a community-designed gathering space with green infrastructure in McKinley Park ($20,000)

-- Schuylkill River Greenway Association – Connect local communities to the Schuylkill River through equitable access at Reeser's Landing ($10,000)

-- Seneca Valley Foundation – Enhance the Seneca Valley Fishery to encourage hands-on learning along school campus ($5,000)

-- Stroud Water Research Center – Offer education programs to inform community members on how to improve their choices to protect watersheds ($10,000)

--Three Rivers Waterkeeper – Expand watershed stewardship and education programs in the Monongahela Valley ($10,000)

-- Tree Pittsburgh – Distribute 200 trees at local community events ($5,000)

-- York City Parks Conservancy – Construct a new woodland playground and ADA-accessible restrooms in an historic Farquhar Park ($10,000)

Click Here for a complete list of grants awarded in American Water service areas.

Click Here for the American Water announcement.

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[Posted: April 23, 2025]  PA Environment Digest