RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether it's
cleaning up waterways, developing a community garden, or educating
disadvantaged students, this year's Dominion Energy environmental
stewardship grants will support a variety of initiatives
benefitting communities across 10 states.
Dominion Energy has awarded $1.6
million in grants through its philanthropic arm, the
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, to 135 organizations working
to improve natural spaces or teach about the environment.
"These grants will help schools and nonprofit organizations
carry out their environmental stewardship missions," said
Hunter A. Applewhite, president of
the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. "It's a privilege to
support our communities in their efforts to protect natural
resources and provide environmental education."
The competitive grants support education and stewardship
projects that preserve, enhance or make nature more accessible.
Some of this year's grants include support for:
- James River Outdoor Coalition, Richmond, Va., to make
kayaking and canoeing the James River accessible for paddlers with
special needs.
- Enrichmond Foundation, Richmond,
Va., to restore gravesites and walkways at the Maggie
Walker Hilltop where nationally known African Americans are
honored.
- Virginia Association for Parks to plant hundreds of
trees at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge, Va.
- Avian Conservation Center, Awendaw, S.C., to study and
preserve local birds of prey.
- St. Mary's River Watershed Association, Saint Mary's, Md., to install reefs and
spat as part of their ongoing oyster restoration efforts.
- Thanksgiving Point Institute, Lehi, Utah, to provide K-12 students with
field trips to their butterfly biosphere.
The full list of 2019 Environmental Education and Stewardship
Grants and additional program information are available at
https://www.dominionenergy.com/envirogrants.
About the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Nearly
7.5 million customers in 18 states energize their homes and
businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy
(NYSE: D). Through its Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation,
as well as EnergyShare and other programs, Dominion Energy
contributed nearly $35 million in
2018 to community causes. The Foundation supports nonprofit causes
that meet basic human needs, protect the environment, promote
education and encourage community vitality. Please visit
www.DominionEnergy.com to learn more.
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