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Essential Utilities Launches Third Annual Earth Day Celebration

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Mercredi, avril 17, 2024
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Essential Utilities Inc. launched its third annual Essential Earth Day, a month-long celebration of volunteer events, donations and employee education opportunities, which will run through the end of April and support the company’s mission of protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resources and investing in the communities it serves.

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  • Essential Utilities Inc. launched its third annual Essential Earth Day, a month-long celebration of volunteer events, donations and employee education opportunities, which will run through the end of April and support the company’s mission of protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resources and investing in the communities it serves.
  • “Earth Day is a powerful reminder of the vital link between safe drinking water, essential resources and the well-being of our planet and communities,” said Essential Utilities Chairman and CEO Chris Franklin.
  • “By launching our initiatives on World Water Day, we demonstrate our unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the people we serve.
  • Essential Earth Day is part of the company’s comprehensive commitment to the environment and the communities it serves.

American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $1.5 Million through Water and Environment Grant Program

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Mardi, août 23, 2022
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The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today it awarded a combined total of $1.5 million to 36 organizations in 12 states, supporting communities served by American Water through the 2022 Water and Environment grant program.

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  • The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today it awarded a combined total of $1.5 million to 36 organizations in 12 states, supporting communities served by American Water through the 2022 Water and Environment grant program.
  • The American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to partner with organizations across American Waters footprint to provide equitable and accessible projects and programs focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education and water-based recreation, said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Charitable Foundation.
  • The Water and the Environment grant is part of the Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities.
  • Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation and the 2022 Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, including grant opportunities focused on Workforce Readiness and STEM Education here .

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Opens New $10.5 Million Welcome Center and Auto Garden on April 1 with Community Leaders, Educators and Supporters

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Mardi, mars 23, 2021
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Pittsburgh Botanic Garden partners with regional schools to provide STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Agriculture, Math) field trips, fostering experiential learning through connection with the natural world.

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  • Pittsburgh Botanic Garden partners with regional schools to provide STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Agriculture, Math) field trips, fostering experiential learning through connection with the natural world.
  • "This new center will elevate the visitor experience by creating deeper engagement opportunities year-round," said Keith S. Kaiser, Executive Director.
  • Outdoor spaces surrounding the Welcome Center were designed by Pittsburgh landscape architecture firm Pashek + MTR .
  • Pittsburgh Botanic Gardenis located at 799 Pinkerton Run Road, Oakdale, PA. More details can be found at pittsburghbotanicgarden.org .