ew Vernon, NJ – May 5, 2025 – Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) announced today that it was awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment grant, focusing on expanding water quality monitoring in the lower Passaic River.
“We are deeply grateful for the generous support of the American Water Charitable Foundation,” said Bill Kibler, Executive Director of the Great Swamp Watershed Association. “This grant will help us expand our vitally important water quality monitoring farther downstream on the Passaic River and give us a better understanding of water quality throughout our watershed.”
The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program. The Foundation is a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., supporting high-impact projects and initiatives that further American Water’s commitment to the communities it serves.
Bacteria monitoring site CMA 2 is located along Silver Brook at GSWA’s Conservation Management Area in Harding Township, NJ.
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to invest in organizations and programs that focus on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. “We take pride in furthering American Water’s ongoing commitment to being a good neighbor and trusted partner in the community.”
Learn more about GSWA’s mission and community impact, https://www.greatswamp.org
About Great Swamp Watershed Association
Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) has been committed to protecting natural resources throughout the Passaic River region since 1981. The Passaic River is a source of drinking water for over 2 million people, and GSWA’s core focus is to protect and improve water and land resources for all residents of this region. Today, this mission is more vital than ever, with environmental challenges affecting all the area’s inhabitants. GSWA provides consistent water quality monitoring of the tributaries of the Passaic River, as well as the river itself, and actively collaborates with communities by providing water quality-based environmental education to school age students and adults.
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.
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About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), 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.
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