Aquarion in the Community - CT
Latest Activities
| 2013 EARTH DAY EVENTS |
| MAY 2013 — On May 1st, Aquarion volunteers constructed latrines at Barbour Scout Camp in Norfolk. Our team then cleared away brush in preparation of a campsite relocation. |
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APRIL 2013 — On Tuesday, April 30th, Aquarion volunteers participated in the Mianus River Streambank Restoration Project in Greenwich with Friends of Mianus River Park. |
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| The Mianus River Streambank Restoration Project is protecting 250 feet of riverbank from erosion. |
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| Aquarion volunteers water new plantings along the riverbank. |
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| Aquarion volunteers install protective fencing along the riverbank. |
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APRIL 2013 — Aquarion sponsored and participated in Newtown's Earth Day Festival on April 27th. Aquarion volunteers handed out reusable water bottles, trail maps for the Centenial Watershed State Forest, and had a free rain barrel raffle. |
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APRIL 2013 —Team Aquarion spent Saturday, April 27th cleaning up along the Housatonic River in Stratford. The team collects lots of garbage and debris. |
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DECEMBER 2012 — Aquarion Water Company's winter clothing drive successfully collected a sizable amount of new winter clothing donations from its employees, providing many families with warm winter gear this season.
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NOVEMBER 2012 — Aquarion Water Company, St. Vincent's Medical Center and Bridgeport Rescue Mission volunteers took a moment to be thankful for all the food drive donations after the final House of Hope delivery arrived prior to the holidays. In total, more than five tons of food were delivered to four food pantries.
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OCTOBER 2012 — Aquarion Water supported the 2012 Cycle for Life Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser by supplying drinking water for all of the riders and event staff. This year’s route took riders through the scenic roads of Westport, Easton, Redding, and Bethel. Participants spent most of the ride bordering Aquarion properties. When asked what was the best part of their ride, they unanimously described the breath taking views along the Saugatuck Reservoir.
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OCTOBER 2012 — Rain showers didn't stop Aquarion and Thirsty from participating in this year's Shelton Day. The Shelton Day street festival included 150 booths featuring food, crafts, interactive activities, information and multiple entertainment stages.
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SEPTEMBER 2012 — Aquarion and St. Vincent's Medical Center kicked off the 2nd Annual House of Hope Food Drive at St. Vincent's Medical Center. This year's goal is to raise 5 tons of food to distribute to local food pantries.
(From left to right) Charles V. Firlotte – Aquarion President and CEO; Rachel Giliotti – St Vincent's House of Hope Chairperson; Carolyn Giampe – Aquarion House of Hope Chairperson; Susan L. Davis, EdD, RN – St. Vincent’s Health Services President/CEO; Stuart G. Marcus, MD, FACS – President, St. Vincent's Medical Center. |
SEPTEMBER 2012 — Aquarion participated in the 2012 Business Showcase at the Webster Bank Arena. Visitors to our booth received water conservation kits and a chance to win a rain barrel.
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AUGUST 2012 — The Aquarion water wagon was on hand at the Over 50 Society's 3.5K Race and Festival in Washington Park, providing runners and festival-goers with plenty of drinking water. |
AUGUST 2012 — Aquarion volunteers handed out free drinking water at the Nehemiah Commission's Back to School Expo in Bridgeport, while our mascot "Thirsty" made friends with all the parents and children. |
