AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC. 
By
Jan. 25, 2013 Karen Cotton
309.566.4126 karen.cotton@amwater.com
Belleville, Ill. (Jan. 25, 2013) - Illinois American Water announced today that the application process is now open for its 2013 Environmental Grant Program to support innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore or protect the watersheds, surface water and/or groundwater supplies through partnerships.
The company will award grants of up to $10,000. The program is designed to support diverse types of activities, such as watershed cleanups, reforestation efforts, biodiversity projects, streamside buffer restoration projects, wellhead protection initiatives and hazardous waste collection efforts.
"Illinois American Water is committed to protecting our water supplies through outreach and education. This program is another way we can help communities play an active role in this important effort," said Karla Olson Teasley, Illinois American Water President.
To qualify, proposed projects must be located in an Illinois American Water service area and:
