Grant will support Steelhead trout restoration in the Carmel River

The Carmel River Steelhead Association has received a $20,000 grant from the California American Water’s charitable arm, the American Water Charitable Foundation. The funds will go to support ongoing efforts to conserve and restore threatened Steelhead trout in the Carmel River.

“This generous grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation will provide a significant boost to our steelhead conservation efforts,” said Steve Park, President of the Carmel River Steelhead Association. “The funding will allow us to purchase new equipment so we can continue to conduct vital habitat surveys, improve water quality monitoring, restore spawning grounds, and more.”

The Carmel River Steelhead Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Steelhead trout in the Carmel River. The association conducts critical research, monitoring, and restoration projects to improve habitat conditions and support the long-term viability of the Steelhead population.

“At California American Water, we are deeply committed to environmental stewardship and the communities we serve,” said Josh Stratton, External Affairs Manager for California American Water in Monterey. “We are honored to partner with the American Water Charitable Foundation and the Carmel River Steelhead Association in protecting this iconic species and ensuring a healthy future for the Carmel River.”

The State Strategic Impact grant is part of the Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. State Strategic Impact grants support high-impact projects and initiatives throughout American Water’s national footprint.