April 23, 2025 | American Water (NYSE: AWK) |
West Virginia American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
Recipients include 5 nonprofit organizations across West Virginia American Water
Charleston, W.Va. – April 23, 2025 – The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced 5 organizations were awarded a 2025 Water and Environment grant, supporting communities served by West Virginia American Water.
“Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council is thrilled to be a recipient of the American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment grant. This will allow us to provide more opportunities for girls across the state and gives them the chance to learn and connect with the environment in powerful ways. We're helping them to see that their actions matter, and they can become leaders in protecting our water sources,” said Beth Casey, Chief Operating Officer of Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council.
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.
“The Water and Environment grant reflects our deep commitment to environmental stewardship and community resilience,” said Scott Wyman, President of West Virginia American Water. “By collaborating with the American Water Charitable Foundation and investing in local initiatives, we're keeping our promise to not only protect our source water but also empower communities to build a more sustainable and healthy future."
Below is a list of grantees throughout West Virginia:
- Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council ($50,000 – Girls on the Water: Access to Adventure) - Supporting “GIRLFest,” a transformative five-day high-adventure camp where girls engage in outdoor recreation, leadership development, and environmental education.
- Healing Waters For Warriors ($13,779 – Veteran Cast & Catch) - Supporting two events that promote fly-fishing to veterans and active-duty military personnel to help improve mental health and encourage comradery and connectedness.
- Plateau Action Network ($2,500 – PAN Volunteer Monitoring Initiative) - Supporting an initiative for volunteer water monitoring efforts in the Wolf Creek Watershed area, including equipment and community training/events.
- Stonewall State Park Foundation ($2,500 – Passive Park Enhancement Project) - Supporting the creation and placement of signage in Passive Park to increase community knowledge of the environment and wetland plants.
- West Virginia Highlands Conservancy ($17,000 – Connecting Communities with Nature and Education) - Supporting inclusive outdoor education and experiences for underserved West Virginian communities to foster environmental stewardship.
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations providing meaningful impact across West Virginia,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. “Funding for Water and Environment grants supports projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation.”
Learn more about West Virginia American Water’s community impact here.
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.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, 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.
About West Virginia American Water
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 600,000 people.
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Charleston, W.Va. – April 23, 2025 – The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced 5 organizations were awarded a 2025 Water and Environment grant, supporting communities served by West Virginia American Water.
“Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council is thrilled to be a recipient of the American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment grant. This will allow us to provide more opportunities for girls across the state and gives them the chance to learn and connect with the environment in powerful ways. We're helping them to see that their actions matter, and they can become leaders in protecting our water sources,” said Beth Casey, Chief Operating Officer of Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council.
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.
“The Water and Environment grant reflects our deep commitment to environmental stewardship and community resilience,” said Scott Wyman, President of West Virginia American Water. “By collaborating with the American Water Charitable Foundation and investing in local initiatives, we're keeping our promise to not only protect our source water but also empower communities to build a more sustainable and healthy future."
Below is a list of grantees throughout West Virginia:
- Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council ($50,000 – Girls on the Water: Access to Adventure) - Supporting “GIRLFest,” a transformative five-day high-adventure camp where girls engage in outdoor recreation, leadership development, and environmental education.
- Healing Waters For Warriors ($13,779 – Veteran Cast & Catch) - Supporting two events that promote fly-fishing to veterans and active-duty military personnel to help improve mental health and encourage comradery and connectedness.
- Plateau Action Network ($2,500 – PAN Volunteer Monitoring Initiative) - Supporting an initiative for volunteer water monitoring efforts in the Wolf Creek Watershed area, including equipment and community training/events.
- Stonewall State Park Foundation ($2,500 – Passive Park Enhancement Project) - Supporting the creation and placement of signage in Passive Park to increase community knowledge of the environment and wetland plants.
- West Virginia Highlands Conservancy ($17,000 – Connecting Communities with Nature and Education) - Supporting inclusive outdoor education and experiences for underserved West Virginian communities to foster environmental stewardship.
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations providing meaningful impact across West Virginia,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. “Funding for Water and Environment grants supports projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation.”
Learn more about West Virginia American Water’s community impact here.
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.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, 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.
About West Virginia American Water
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.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, 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.
About West Virginia American Water
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 600,000 people.
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