Birds of Prey Soar for Local Earth Week Celebrations

Missouri American Water brings "Wings Over Water" to local schools and celebrations

In honor of Earth Day on April 22, Missouri American Water is bringing the World Bird Sanctuary’s “Wings Over Water” watershed education programs to schools and Earth Day events across Missouri.

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The Wings Over Water programs feature birds of water up close and in flight (Photo: Business Wire)

Wings Over Water features birds of prey up close and in flight – illustrating the importance of clean rivers to wildlife and the environment. Rivers provide water, food and habitat to the eagles, hawks and owls featured in the programs. The Missouri River is also the source of drinking water for about half of all Missourians. Public programs include:

Thursday, April 21 – Jefferson City, Mo.

• Runge Nature Center, Missouri Department of Conservation – 330 Commerce Dr., Jefferson City – two public programs – 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 22 – Jefferson City, Mo.

• 11:00 a.m. to noon, Missouri State Capitol Lawn – Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Earth Day program for children.

Friday, April 22 – Mexico, Mo.

• 5:00 p.m. City of Mexico Earth Day – Lakeview Park, corner of Lakeview and Fairgrounds Roads.

Sunday, April 24 – St. Louis, Mo.

• 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. St. Louis Earth Day – Community Stage near the Muny ticket booth.

Missouri American Water

Missouri 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/or wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million people.

American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. Marking its 130th anniversary this year, the company employs 6,700 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.

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Missouri American WaterAnn DettmerCommunications ManagerT - 314-996-2356C - [e-mail]