Pennington, NJ – May 29, 2025 – The Watershed Institute announced today that it was awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grant, that will enable it to expand the reach of its StreamWatch Schools Program by providing training, lesson plans and classroom support to more teachers across the state, empowering them to use water quality data to develop STEM skills and engage their students in real world efforts to keep New Jersey’s water clean, safe and healthy.
“The Watershed Institute is thrilled to receive a Water and Environment grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation. This support will enable us to scale our StreamWatch Schools program, engaging students across the state in water quality testing, connecting them with local waterways, building STEM skills and laying the foundation for a lifelong appreciation of the ways in which we can work together to keep our waterways clean, safe and healthy,” said Jim Waltman, Executive Director, The Watershed Institute.
The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program. The Foundation is a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., supporting high-impact projects and initiatives that further American Water’s commitment to the communities it serves.
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to invest in organizations and programs that focus on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. “We take pride in furthering American Water’s ongoing commitment to being a good neighbor and trusted partner in the community.”
About The Watershed Institute
Founded in 1949, The Watershed Institute is committed to protecting and restoring water and the environment through a comprehensive program of conservation, advocacy, science, and education. Learn more about our work at www.thewatershed.org or by calling (609) 737-3735.
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 6,700 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.
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About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit amwater.com/awcf.
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