RICHMOND, Va., April 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether it's
forging new nature trails, restoring waterways or inviting youth to
learn about nature in the great outdoors, this year's Dominion
environmental stewardship grants will support a variety of
initiatives benefitting schools, organizations and communities
across 10 states.
Dominion Resources will award $1.2
million in grants through its philanthropic arm, the
Dominion Foundation, to 107 organizations working to improve
natural spaces or encourage environmental stewardship. Since 2003,
Dominion has donated nearly $30
million to a wide variety of environmental projects across
its footprint. The company also is making great strides to reduce
its emissions and invest in cleaner fuels, with solar investments
approaching $1 billion in
Virginia.
"This year's grants will support more than 100 organizations
dedicated to improving the world we live in," said Hunter A. Applewhite, president of the Dominion
Foundation. "It's very fulfilling to support such a wide range of
environmental efforts that encourage people in our communities to
improve, treasure and protect natural resources."
The competitive grants support environmental education and
stewardship projects that preserve, enhance or make nature more
accessible. A sampling of this year's grant recipients include:
- Albemarle County Public
Schools, Charlottesville
Va., for its Operation Bee program.
- Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, Md., for its Project Clean
Stream program.
- Clemson University Foundation,
Clemson, S.C., for its 4-H
Junior Naturalist program.
- Jeannette's Pier, Nags Head,
N.C., for use of drone explorations in environmental
science.
- Malone University, Canton,
Ohio, for its Hike It! ecosystem adventure.
- Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, Parkersburg, W.Va., for Star Gazing at
Calhoun County Star Park
- Save Lucy Campaign, Mt. Solon,
Va., for its Bat Friendly VA program.
- Riverfront Children's Center, Groton, Conn., for its Farm to School
outdoor learning lab.
- The Nature Generation, Purcellville, Va., for an ADA accessible
community bridge.
- VCU Foundation, Richmond,
Va., for its Team Warbler: Building a SMARTer Birdhouse
program.
The full list of 2017 Environmental Education and Stewardship
Grants and additional program information are available at
www.dom.com/envirogrants.
Dominion (NYSE: D), is one of the nation's largest producers and
transporters of energy. The Dominion Foundation is dedicated to
improving the physical, social and economic well-being of the
communities served by Dominion companies. The Foundation supports
nonprofit causes that meet basic human needs, protect the
environment, support education and promote community vitality. For
more information about Dominion, visit www.dom.com.
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