WBGZ Radio 4/25/2021 | By Ross Pearson - WBGZ Radio Illinois American Water is doling out $29,000 in grants to organizations throughout the state in recognition of Earth Day. Two of the water shed initiatives that are grant recipients are right here in the Metro-East. Heartlands Conservancy will receive $9,865 for the Belleville Heart Garden Phase II Project and the Village of Elsah will receive a $3,275 grant for a public space project. IL American Water spokesperson Karen Cotton tells the Big Z about the Elsah project
The projects supported by the grants are expected to be completed by November 30, 2021.