New Jersey American Water and Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey Partner on New Source Water Protection Patch
Making a big splash on Imagine a Day Without Water to expand environmental education on the value of protecting drinking water sources.
CAMDEN, N.J. – OCT. 19, 2023 – In honor of Imagine a Day Without Water, New Jersey American Water is proud to announce its partnership with the Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey (GSCSNJ) to launch the “We Keep Water Flowing” patch program.
A patch program is a series of activities designed for Girl Scouts to learn about a particular subject and, once complete, participants earn a patch to display on their uniforms. The two organizations collaborated to develop this new patch program focused on protecting drinking water sources.
“We are thrilled to introduce this innovative initiative to Girl Scouts throughout the central and southern areas of the state,” expressed Denise Venuti Free, senior director of Communications and External Affairs for New Jersey American Water. “This program empowers young leaders to delve into their local drinking water sources, instilling a passion for protection and fostering interest in water industry careers.”
This is the first Girl Scout patch dedicated to source water protection in New Jersey. To earn the patch, Girl Scouts must complete a series of research and activities. All activities are education and age appropriate. Girls in grades K-12, who are enrolled in a Girl Scout program, are eligible to participate.
Ginny Hill, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey, echoed the sentiment, stating, "This partnership creates opportunities to empower Girl Scouts to cultivate confidence and leadership by taking charge of water stewardship in their communities, deepening their understanding of environmental sustainability and inspiring them to make a real impact locally."
After completing all necessary steps within their Girl Scout level for the program, Scouts can request their New Jersey American Water patch. Patches will be mailed on a rolling basis beginning November 1, 2023. To learn more about the “We Keep Water Flowing” patch program, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com/community or the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey website at www.GSCSNJ.org.
New Jersey American Water is launching the program on Oct. 19 as a way to commemorate this year’s Imagine a Day Without Water. Led by the Value of Water Campaign, Imagine a Day Without Water is a National Day of Action that brings together diverse participants to highlight how water is essential, invaluable and in need of continuous investment. Each year, New Jersey American Water commemorates the day through educational outreach, emphasizing the importance of water for everyday usage and explaining the company’s role in providing it. To learn more about Imagine a Day Without Water, visit www.imagineadaywithoutwater.org.
About New Jersey American Water
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey
Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. For more information, visit www.GSCSNJ.org.
Media Contacts:
Chelsea Kulp
Senior Manager of Government and External Affairs
New Jersey American Water | Chelsea.kulp@amwater.com
Cindi Sutera
Girl Scouts of Central and Southern NJ
610-613-2773 | cindis@amscommunications.net
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
CAMDEN, N.J. – OCT. 19, 2023 – In honor of Imagine a Day Without Water, New Jersey American Water is proud to announce its partnership with the Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey (GSCSNJ) to launch the “We Keep Water Flowing” patch program.
A patch program is a series of activities designed for Girl Scouts to learn about a particular subject and, once complete, participants earn a patch to display on their uniforms. The two organizations collaborated to develop this new patch program focused on protecting drinking water sources.
“We are thrilled to introduce this innovative initiative to Girl Scouts throughout the central and southern areas of the state,” expressed Denise Venuti Free, senior director of Communications and External Affairs for New Jersey American Water. “This program empowers young leaders to delve into their local drinking water sources, instilling a passion for protection and fostering interest in water industry careers.”
This is the first Girl Scout patch dedicated to source water protection in New Jersey. To earn the patch, Girl Scouts must complete a series of research and activities. All activities are education and age appropriate. Girls in grades K-12, who are enrolled in a Girl Scout program, are eligible to participate.
Ginny Hill, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey, echoed the sentiment, stating, "This partnership creates opportunities to empower Girl Scouts to cultivate confidence and leadership by taking charge of water stewardship in their communities, deepening their understanding of environmental sustainability and inspiring them to make a real impact locally."
After completing all necessary steps within their Girl Scout level for the program, Scouts can request their New Jersey American Water patch. Patches will be mailed on a rolling basis beginning November 1, 2023. To learn more about the “We Keep Water Flowing” patch program, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com/community or the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey website at www.GSCSNJ.org.
New Jersey American Water is launching the program on Oct. 19 as a way to commemorate this year’s Imagine a Day Without Water. Led by the Value of Water Campaign, Imagine a Day Without Water is a National Day of Action that brings together diverse participants to highlight how water is essential, invaluable and in need of continuous investment. Each year, New Jersey American Water commemorates the day through educational outreach, emphasizing the importance of water for everyday usage and explaining the company’s role in providing it. To learn more about Imagine a Day Without Water, visit www.imagineadaywithoutwater.org.
About New Jersey American Water
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey
Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. For more information, visit www.GSCSNJ.org.
Media Contacts:
Chelsea Kulp
Senior Manager of Government and External Affairs
New Jersey American Water | Chelsea.kulp@amwater.com
Cindi Sutera
Girl Scouts of Central and Southern NJ
610-613-2773 | cindis@amscommunications.net
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.