Aquarion Partners With Friends of Mianus River Park

A team of volunteers from Aquarion Water Company recently partnered with the Friends of Mianus River Park to help restore and protect the Greenwich riverbank from erosion in honor of Earth Day.

Aquarion provided funds for materials, which included plants, fencing, and mulch. Volunteers from Aquarion helped install fencing and plant along the riverbank in order to help minimize erosion and strengthen the habitat for the Park’s native species. The project helped protect nearly 250 feet of the popular park’s streambank and will have a lasting impact on the native habitat.

“Aquarion is happy to take part in Earth Day projects that help protect our local habitat and maintain their natural beauty,” said Charles V. Firlotte, Aquarion President and CEO. “We are proud to have volunteers who are devoted to environmental sustainability and we thank them for their efforts at the Mianus River.”

Aquarion has participated in restoration efforts to renovate and rebuild the streambank since 2007. The efforts of countless volunteers from the community have helped restore natural vegetation to the area and provided for the continued growth and development of the riverbank.

About Aquarion Water Company:

Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 625,000 people in 47 cities and towns throughout Connecticut, as well as serving customers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, Conn., it has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. For more information on Aquarion Water Company and its subsidiaries, please visit www.aquarionwater.com or www.facebook.com/aquarionwater.