MCCD Awarded PA American Water Environmental Grant
HERSHEY, Pa. (April 16, 2015) – Pennsylvania American Water announced today that seven watershed initiatives across the state have earned financial support through the company’s 2015 Environmental Grant Program. The recipients will receive a share of grant funds totaling nearly $35,000 for their community-based projects that improve, restore or protect watersheds.
A panel of judges selected the grant recipients from nearly 40 applications, which were evaluated on such criteria as environmental need, innovation, community engagement and sustainability.
Pennsylvania American Water awarded its 2015 Environmental Grants to: Habitat for Humanity (Washington County), Keystone College (Lackawanna County), Montgomery County Conservation District (Montgomery County), Economic Development South (Allegheny County), Columbia County Conservation District (Columbia County), Brandywine Valley Association (Chester County), and Dunmore Historical Society (Lackawanna County).
“Once again, we are inspired by the organizations’ commitment to environmental stewardship and how the winning projects generate enthusiasm and volunteerism in our communities,” said Kathy L. Pape, president, Pennsylvania American Water. She noted that the Environmental Grant Program is in its 11th year supporting local watershed improvement projects across the Commonwealth.
Montgomery County Conservation District was awarded $3,105 and will use the funding to develop permanent displays on watershed stewardship and water quality at Norristown Farm Park. The displays will be open to the public and integrated into the county’s educational programs at the park.
Pennsylvania American Water is a subsidiary of American Water, which initiated the Environmental Grant Program in 2005 in Pennsylvania to support projects that protect or restore drinking water sources and surrounding watersheds. Since then, American Water has expanded the annual program to many of its state subsidiaries across the nation. More information can be found at www.amwater.com.