Recipients include seven nonprofit
organizations across New Jersey
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3)
organization established by American Water, the largest regulated
water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently awarded
Water and Environment grants to seven organizations totaling
$108,277, supporting communities served by New Jersey American
Water.
“This year, New Jersey American Water is proud to announce
grants to seven community organizations that share our commitment
to protecting the environment and are making a real difference
across New Jersey,” said Mark McDonough, president, New Jersey
American Water. “The Foundation’s Water and Environment grant
program recognizes and supports local organizations that are
working to improve, restore or protect watersheds, surface water
and groundwater supplies in our local communities. The
environmental projects supported through this year’s grants will
help preserve our state’s natural resources and protect our water
supplies for years to come.”
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.
Below is a list of 2024 grantees in New Jersey:
The Watershed Institute The Watershed
Institute was awarded $33,500 to expand StreamWatch Schools, a
water quality monitoring program that works to protect streams and
rivers in central New Jersey. The project allows students to see
and share water quality data via an online platform. Grant funding
will support the expansion of this program to more school to
educate students across New Jersey about the importance of
preserving the quality of our water.
National Wildlife Federation The
National Wildlife Federation was awarded $30,523 to create an
online community resource hub for nonprofits and communities to
educate utility users on where their water comes from, how its
treated, and how nonprofits can foster trust between companies and
local residents. The goal of the hub is to equip nonprofits with
the tools and information needed to educate residents about how
utilities work in order to build trust and confidence in
utilities.
Raritan Baykeeper The Raritan
Baykeeper was awarded $20,000 to engage more students and community
members in water quality monitoring at waterfront access sites in
Red Bank, Keyport and Hazlet, supporting the organization’s efforts
to protect and preserve the health of the NY/NJ Bay watershed. The
grant will support efforts to identify and train more volunteers to
conduct bi-monthly assessments of key public waterfront locations.
Funds will also go towards attracting more students to participate
in organized educational visits to these sites to foster a sense of
stewardship and responsibility towards the local environment.
Raritan Headwaters Association The
Raritan Headwaters Association was awarded $10,000 to support the
management, analysis, visualization, reporting and communication of
surface water quality data in a 2024 Water Quality Report on the
health of the Upper Raritan watershed. The report, which is part of
their Stream Monitoring Program, impacts state regulatory
decision-making across the Raritan Basin and will be used by state
and local leaders, government agencies, conservation partners and
the public to inform critical climate adaptation and mitigation
work.
Whale Pond Brook-Takanasee Lake Watershed
Association The Whale Pond Brook-Takanasee Lake Watershed
Association was awarded $6,754 for projects to restore eroded banks
and water quality in the Whale Pond Brook watershed. The Whale Pond
Brook watershed is a 3,870-acre coastal watershed, where 72% of the
land is urban with 28% impervious cover. The project includes the
construction of rain gardens to redirect runoff from impervious
surfaces — preventing flooding and making the water more fishable
by storing, filtering and saving about 700,000 gallons of water
from flowing directly into the lake.
Zoological Society of New Jersey The
Zoological Society of New Jersey was awarded $5,000 to support
their Zoo Team Go (ZTG) volunteer conservation fieldwork program.
Established in 2019, the Zoo Team Go program works with people and
organizations from all communities, including individuals with
disabilities and volunteers from overburdened communities, to host
in-person and virtual cleanup events. For those who are unable to
participate in cleanups, Zoo Team Go offers alternative activities
such as creating bird boxes and pollinator gardens.
Agraj Seva Kendra Agraj Seva Kendra
was awarded $2,500 to support environmental protection and
education initiatives. Agraj Seva Kendra will partner with the
Division of Environmental Protection in the Township of Monroe to
educate students about the importance of maintaining and protecting
air, water, land and energy resources through a volunteer program.
The program will involve student volunteers and adult mentors
throughout the community in cleanup initiatives for 15 weeks to
clean roads, parks and waterways.
Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation
added, “The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to
partner with eligible nonprofit organizations across New Jersey.
Funding for Water and Environment grants is allocated towards
projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental
education, climate variability, and water-based recreation.”
Learn more about New Jersey American Water’s community impact at
www.newjerseyamwater.com under News & Community/Community
Involvement.
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 6,500 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 New Jersey American Water New Jersey American
Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest
regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and
reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.9 million
people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and
follow New Jersey American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and
Instagram.
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.
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