Jan. 27, 2012

For Immediate Release

Kevin Tilden

Office: 619-435-7402

Mobile: 619-206-8099

Email:

kevin.tilden@amwater.com California American Water Funds 2012 Environmental Grant Program

Company Offers $10,000 in California for Community Improvement Projects

CORONADO, Calif - (Jan. 27, 2011) - California American Water announced it is accepting applications for its 2012 Environmental Grant Program.
The company will award several grants for a combined total of $10,000 to innovative community-based environmental projects that improve, restore or protect watersheds and drinking water supplies within the state.
A wide variety of conservation projects are eligible for funding, such as watershed cleanups, educational programs, biodiversity projects, waterway restoration projects, wellhead protection initiatives and hazardous waste collection efforts.
"We all share in the tremendous benefits California's diverse watersheds provide as well as the responsibility to maintain them," said Rob MacLean, president of California American Water. "That is why we are encouraging municipalities, schools, environmental organizations and civic groups to apply for a grant to support projects that will benefit their local water ecosystem."
To qualify, a proposed project must be: