Missouri American Water and World Bird Sanctuary Celebrate Drinking Water Week

ST. LOUIS, April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has designated May 1 to May 8 as Drinking Water Week – a time to recognize the vital role that drinking water plays in our daily lives.  Missouri American Water is celebrating the week with World Bird Sanctuary programs across the state

The World Bird Sanctuary "Wings Over Water" programs feature birds of prey, up close and in flight.  The birds illustrate the importance of protecting our watersheds as a way of preserving our state's water environment – for people and wildlife.  The programs also offer ideas for households to help protect Missouri's rivers and streams.

• St. Louis County -- Saturday May 1, 11:00 a. m. to 2:00 p.m. -- Watershed CD Music Release Party, at the World Bird Sanctuary, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, MO 63088
• Joplin -- Monday, May 3, 6:30 p.m. "Wings Over Water" Education Program at Memorial Hall, 212 West 8th Street, Joplin, MO 64801 
• St. Joseph -- Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 p.m. "Wings Over Water" program at Riverside Church - The Summit, 1014 Riverside Rd.,  St. Joseph, MO 64507
• Parkville -- Wednesday, May 5, 6:30 p.m. "Wings Over Water" program at  St. Therese – Auditorium, 7202 NW Highway 9, Kansas City, MO 64152
• St. Louis County -- Thursday May 6, 2:00 p.m. & 3:45 p.m. "Wings Over Water" program, Powder Valley Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122

Missouri American Water

Missouri American Water, a wholly owned 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.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company.  With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 16 million people in 35 states, as well as Ontario and Manitoba, Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.

SOURCE Missouri American Water