American Water Foundation Awards $80,000 Grant for Blueway Expansion
AWK•American Water's foundation awarded an $80,000 Water and Environment grant to Wabash River Development & Beautification Inc. for its Wabash River Blueway Expansion at Fort Harrison. The funding will commission a study to design a new public kayak and canoe launch and greenway at the historic Landing at Fort Harrison.
1. Grant Award Details
The American Water Charitable Foundation granted $80,000 to Wabash River Development & Beautification Inc. to support the Wabash River Blueway Expansion at Fort Harrison. Indiana American Water marked the award with a ceremonial check presentation at Riverpalooza, attended by over 300 community members celebrating riverfront development progress.
2. Project Scope and Design
The grant will fund a study to design and plan a public kayak and canoe launch plus greenway area at the historic Landing at Fort Harrison. This component aims to create new access points, shorten river trip options and link recreational opportunities with the site's War of 1812 heritage.
3. Community Collaboration
Project leadership includes Riverscape President Bryan Horsman, Riverfront Development Director Lori Danielson, landscape architects from Lowland Workshop, and property owners Dr. and Mrs. Venkat Reddy. Their combined input will shape a community-driven plan to connect more residents to the Wabash River in safe, meaningful ways.
4. Foundation Giving Program
This award is part of the Keep Communities Flowing grant program, which focuses on water, people and communities. Since 2012, the foundation has invested over $25 million in grants and matching gifts across American Water service areas to support conservation, education and recreational projects.
