Climate Resilience
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San Marino Fire Department Receives $25,000 Grant from California American Water (Key improvements: Active voice, clearer subject-verb flow, concise recipient name, and geographic identifier placed naturally.)
California American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to the San Marino Fire Department for Southern California’s first all-electric emergency response vehicle, enabling multi-agency coordination across 23 municipalities. This EV mobile command center, supported by the LAFD Foundation, aligns with California’s 2035 zero-emission mandate and enhances climate-resilient disaster preparedness. The initiative reinforces partnerships between water utilities and emergency services, with the Foundation’s “Keep Communities Flowing” program investing over $20 million since 2012 in water security and infrastructure resilience nationwide.
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PG&E Foundation Announces $500,000 in Grants for Community Environmental Stewardship
The PG&E Corporation Foundation’s Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant program offers $500,000 ($100,000 each across five regions) to fund community-driven environmental projects in Central and Northern California. Targeting air quality, land restoration, and water conservation, the grants support government, educational, and nonprofit initiatives, prioritizing disadvantaged communities. Applications close July 18, 2025. Funded by PG&E shareholders, the program builds on past successes like wildfire resilience efforts and regenerative farming support. Projects at any stage—planning, design, or implementation—are eligible. PG&E, serving 16 million Californians, aims to amplify climate resilience through collaborative, scalable solutions.
