New Jersey American Water Presents $10,000 Grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation to New Jersey Audubon Society

CAPTION: Danielle Kearsley, Environmental Program Lead (second from right) and Idali Hanson, Operations Specialist (far right) for New Jersey American Water proudly present a check for $10,000 to David Hall, Associate Naturalist (far left), and Chris Neff, Director of Communications, (second from left), for New Jersey Audubon Society.

CAMDEN, N.J. – JULY 15, 2025 – In support of their ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, New Jersey American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation are proud to name New Jersey Audubon Society a recipient of the Foundation’s 2025 Water and Environmental Grant Program.

"Thank you to the American Water Charitable Foundation for supporting conservation programs at New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, located at the headwaters of the Passaic River,” said Kimberly Armenti, NJ Audubon’s Vice President of Development and Communications. “Through hands-on experiences in this vital watershed, children develop a deeper understanding of water and nature, fostering a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship across New Jersey."

Located in Bernardsville, the organization will use the $10,000 grant to support efforts to deliver impactful environmental education and conservation programs focused on water protection and habitat restoration. These initiatives aim to engage local communities in preserving natural resources and promoting sustainable practices across the state.

“At New Jersey American Water, we believe that protecting our water sources starts with empowering the communities we serve,” said Mark McDonough, president, New Jersey American Water, and member, board of trustees, American Water Charitable Foundation. “These grantees exemplify the passion and innovation needed to address local water and environmental challenges head-on. We are proud to see their work supported through the American Water Charitable Foundation’s grant program and look forward to the lasting impact these projects will have across our state.”

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. In 2025, the American Water Charitable Foundation awarded over $209,000 to nine nonprofit organizations across New Jersey American Water’s service area. More information about the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Water and Environmental Grant Program can be found online at https://www.amwater.com/njaw/News-Community/environmental-grant-program

“The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to support projects and programs focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education and water-based recreation across American Water's national footprint,” said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Charitable Foundation. "The Water and Environment Grant Program allows us to continue focusing on our core passion of water while engaging community members in learning how every drop counts."

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