Georgia Power Foundation Invests in Waters for Georgia With Grants
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The Georgia Power Foundation has announced a $1 million grant distribution through its Waters for Georgia program to The Trust for Public Land and the Seabrook Village Foundation. The grants aim to support water resource-focused projects that deliver measurable environmental benefits across Georgia. The Trust for Public Land will use the funding to restore hydrological infrastructure and establish riverbank plant buffers in Mableton, while Seabrook Village Foundation will implement a living shoreline installation to preserve the Gullah Geechee community's heritage site. Since its 2019 launch, the program has supported 18 projects with $3 million in total investments. The next funding cycle is expected in 2025.
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- Program demonstrates continued environmental investment commitment with $3 million total funding since 2019
- Strategic expansion of water quality initiatives across Georgia strengthens environmental infrastructure
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ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / November 6, 2024 / Southern Company:
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The Georgia Power Foundation has announced the recipients of its Waters for Georgia grant program - The Trust for Public Land and the Seabrook Village Foundation. The organizations will share
"For more than a century, protecting Georgia's natural legacy and its resources has been a foundational element of our commitment to being A Citizen Wherever We Serve," said Jason Cuevas, vice president of Corporate Responsibility for Georgia Power, and president and CEO of the Georgia Power Foundation. "The Waters for Georgia grant program is just one way that we partner with instrumental organizations such as the Trust for Public Land and Seabrook Village Foundation that are working to preserve, and improve, our state's water resources for Georgians today, and for future generations. We congratulate this year's recipients and look forward to seeing the impact of their work."
The Trust for Public Land - The Trust for Public Land works alongside communities to create, protect and steward the nature-rich places that are vital to human well-being. Their work strives to connect individuals with the outdoors by creating parks and protecting land for people to ensure healthy communities for the future. This organization will use grant funding to restore hydrological infrastructure, introduce green infrastructure and establish riverbank plant buffers in Mableton, adjacent to the Fulton County Airport - Brown Field.
Seabrook Village Foundation - This nonprofit organization is dedicated to research, education and the authentic portrayal of the Reconstruction culture and environment of the rural African American community in coastal Georgia. This organization will use grant funding to provide a living shoreline installation that facilitates a healthy marsh ecosystem while preserving the shoreline and preventing erosion that could impact the historical heritage site to the Gullah Geechee community.
The environmental actions and activities of the Waters for Georgia program, administered by Bonneville Energy Foundation, include green infrastructure, managing water quality, best management practices and community engagement. Since the launch in 2019, this strategic water quality initiative has supported 18 projects totaling
The Georgia Power Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is the third-largest corporate giving foundation in Georgia. Since its creation in 1986, the foundation has been empowering the future of Georgia, with funds donated by shareholders. Georgia Power's philanthropic focus is to be a citizen wherever we serve by investing in education, environmental stewardship, communities, and social justice efforts. Learn more at https://www.georgiapower.com/community.html
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.7 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
For further information: Georgia Power; Media Relations, (404) 506-7676 or (800) 282-1696, www.georgiapower.com.
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