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TMCNet:  Brunswick, Missouri, American Water Charitable Foundation and Missouri American Water Dedicate New Downtown Courtyard Area

[August 27, 2015]

Brunswick, Missouri, American Water Charitable Foundation and Missouri American Water Dedicate New Downtown Courtyard Area

A ribbon cutting and dedication was held this week for the newly completed Brunswick Downtown Courtyard. This project was chosen for a $50,000 Building Better Communities grant in 2014 from the American Water Charitable Foundation and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The Brunswick Redevelopment & Revitalization Committee was one of only four communities awarded this grant nationally.

The event brought together local government officials, business owners and nearby residents for the dedication of this new public space. During the dedication, speakers from Brunswick Redevelopment & Revitalization Committee, Missouri American Water, the National Recreation and Park Association, and local business and community leaders acknowledged this project as an opportunity to enhance the quality of life in the community and heighten the appreciation of nature and conservation of natural resources.

"This project was selected to receive a Building Better Communities grant because it fosters children and families' appreciation for the environment in a fun and engaging way that benefits the communities we serve," said Nick Rowe, member of the board of trustees for the American Water Charitable Foundation and senior vice president of American Water's Central Division. "Projects such as this support American Water's core values of community stewardship and environmental sustainability, and are also aligned with areas of importance to the company's employees, including child welfare and education."

The new outdoor space is equipped with special educational learning stations for children which will help foster the next generation of environmental stewards in Brunswick. In addition, the space will be a gathering place and can serve as a venue for community functions and other educational events.

"This courtyard space has taken over five years to get to where it is today; and because of American Water Charitable Foundation's generous support it is now the centerpiece to Brunswick's vibrant downtown business district. This project demonstrates what can be accomplished when a community pulls together and works toward a common goal," says Lynn Anne Switzer member of the Brunswick Redevelopment & Revitalization Committee.

n addition to the grant award from the American Water Charitable Foundation, Missouri American Water also provided funding that was used to purchase and install a commercial gutter and commercial rain barrel to conserve water for the courtyard and help with watering.




"Missouri American Water is proud to be involved in this project," said Frank Kartmann, President, Missouri American Water. "As a member of this community, we wanted to do our part in helping our partners maintain this great space for residents."

For more information about the Building Better Communities program, visit http://www.nrpa.org/buildingbettercommunities.

The Brunswick Redevelopment & Revitalization Committee was founded during the summer of 2007 and has been working diligently to improve the downtown area of Brunswick to help enrich the lives of its citizens and spur tourist activity. It is their mission to lead the way in the development of a strong central business district that supports the local economy and enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors.

The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance quality of life for all people. Through its network of 50,000 recreation and park professionals and citizens, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space. For more information, visit www.NRPA.org. For digital access to NRPA's flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.

The American Water Charitable Foundation was established in 2010 with a founding contribution from American Water, 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 being a good neighbor, citizen, and contributor to the communities where American Water and its employees live, work and operate. The Foundation helps support American Water employee-identified nonprofit endeavors.

American Water was founded in 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found at www.amwater.com.

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