FWWIC Officials Salute Partners, Say Funds Still Need to be Raised

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FWWIC Officials Salute Partners, Say Funds Still Need to be Raised

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FWWIC Officials Salute Partners, Say Funds Still Need to be Raised

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, Apr. 26 -/E-Wire/-- Today's groundbreaking at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center (FWWIC) was the result of years of work and commitment by local, state and federal organizations.

"The FWWIC would not be possible without the many partnerships forged with the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), both in program and in fund raising," said Ed Grusheski, PWD general manager of public affairs, who oversees development of the center as a member of the FWWIC Advisory Committee.

Among those partners are the Fairmount Park Commission, the U.S. EPA, the William Penn Foundation, the Delaware River Port Authority, and the Pa. Department of Environmental Protection. Most recently, also as part of Gov. Ridge's "Growing Greener" program, the Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources provided funds to build the center¹s entrance and stairway.

Since 1992, PWD has invested over $1 million in the operation of the FWWIC and is committed to continue annual operating support. Of the $5.4 million total goal, we now have $3.4 million and are starting construction, while actively raising the remaining $2 million from both public and private donors.

"Individual support is vital to our success in establishing the Center as a key site for eco-tourism and in training a new generation of environmental stewards for the twenty-first century," said Gail Tomlinson, FWWIC director.

Individuals, companies and organizations can get more information about the Interpretive Center, by calling Ed Grusheski at [REDACTED-PHONE]. Contributions can be directed to the 501(c)(3) "Fund for the Water Works" with a memo on the check "for FWWIC."

Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center

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