Virginia American Water today announced that three Virginia nonprofit environmental organizations have each received grants to advance protection of water resources.
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (College of William & Mary) received a $3,000 grant to conduct tidal, spectral and seasonal analyses of water quality parameters of the Appomattox River.
Petersburg-based Friends of the Lower Appomattox River, which works to protect the Appomattox River and promote its natural beauty and history, will use its $3,000 grant to build organizational capacity, which includes refining its master plan, organizing a membership drive, writing grants, updating its website, coordinating water quality monitoring and managing volunteers.
The Friends of the Occoquan, which is based in Woodbridge and works to preserve and maintain the Occoquan Watershed, will use its $1,000 grant to plant trees at the Occoquan regional park in Fairfax County.
âWe are proud to support the efforts of local organizations that share our commitment to watershed and environmental protection,â said Virginia American Water President William R. Walsh. âThis assistance to our community partners leverages local resources and capabilities to make a positive impact on the environment.â
 Established in 2005, American Waterâs Environmental Grant Program offers funds for innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore or protect the watersheds, surface water and/or groundwater supplies in the local communities the company serves.
Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to more than 320,000 people in the Cities of Alexandria and Hopewell, parts of Prince William County and several small communities in the Northern Neck. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs approximately 6,700 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 14 million people in more than 30 states and parts of Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.
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