Indiana American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Fo...

TERRE HAUTE, IND. (November 18, 2024) - The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and Indiana American Water, announced today that the Foundation awarded the Terre Haute Children's Museum a $50,000 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Education grant for a new interactive water exhibit that is being developed to teach young people the importance of protecting water resources.

"This grant will help us narrow the gap on creating a new water table feature on the second floor of the Museum and will be reflective of the Wabash River and Wabashiki wetlands which are vital natural resources for the Terre Haute region," said Susan Turner, Executive Director, Terre Haute Children's Museum. "We are honored that our local and state Indiana American Water team members nominated us for this donation. This is just one piece of a larger master facility plan the museum is undertaking and hopes to unveil in the coming years."

"This new STEM exhibit will play a crucial role in educating children about the importance of water conservation and sustainability. We believe that fostering an early appreciation for water's vital role in our ecosystem will inspire the next generation of environmental stewards," said Matthew Prine, President, Indiana American Water.

When it is introduced to the public, the exhibit area, located on the second floor of the museum, will be called "The Healthy Haute" and it will tell the story of how the City of Terre Haute and the farms in the surrounding areas connect in important ways via the areas rich water resources. The interactive water exhibit that will let children explore the many ways local residents interact with the river (fishing, boating, exploring river animal habitats) as well as how intermodal transportation moves farm products and other goods throughout the region.

"The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations across Indiana, said Carrie Williams, President of the American Water Charitable Foundation. "We are proud to support initiatives that provide access to high-quality learning students need to be successful."

Learn more about Indiana American Water community impact here.

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 6,500 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.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

About American Water Charitable Foundation

The American Water Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a formal way to demonstrate the company's ongoing commitment to be a good neighbor, citizen, and contributor to the communities where American Water and its employees live, work and operate. For more information, visit amwater.com/awc

About Indiana American Water

Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.4 million people.

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