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Indiana American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2026 Water and Environment Grant Recipients
Indiana American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2026 Water and Environment Grant
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[{"type":"text","content":"GREENWOOD, Ind., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 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., and Indiana American water, today announce that five organizations were awarded a Foundation 2026 Water and Environment grant totaling $212,000, supporting water quality protection, environmental education and conservation.The Water and Environment grants are part of the American Water Charitable Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing® grant program, which focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. These awards support projects that protect and enhance watersheds, improve public access to waterways, and foster long-term environmental stewardship in communities served by Indiana American Water.\"Protecting water resources and supporting environmental education are essential to the long-term health of the communities we serve,\" said Barry L. Suits, president of Indiana American Water. \"Through these grants, awarded by the American Water Charitable Foundation, we're proud to support local organizations that are making meaningful, lasting impacts on Indiana's rivers, streams, and watersheds.\"Below are the 2026 Water and Environment grant recipients in Indiana:Red-Tail Land Conservancy (Richmond and Muncie) – $75,000Funding will support the permanent protection of 39 acres of mature woodland along Boston Creek south of Richmond, creating a new nature preserve that safeguards a high-quality stream and critical wildlife habitat. The project protects water quality in the East Fork Whitewater River watershed, reduces erosion, preserves a forested corridor, and provides opportunities for education, research, and community engagement.\"Places like this remind us how closely the health of our communities is tied to the health of the land and water around us. Protecting this beautiful forest along Boston Creek will safeguard a vital wildlife corridor, protect water quality, and ensure this land will be treasured by our community and future generations,\" said Julie Borgman, Executive Director at Red-Tail Land Conservancy.Wabash River Development & Beautification Inc. (Terre Haute) – $80,000The ...