Special thanks to our partner for 34 years,

Illinois American Water

2027 Sponsors

The Clean Water Celebration is presented by the Sun Foundation and co-sponsored by Illinois American Water.

Thanks to our long-time partner Illinois American Water and all of our sponsors for helping to make our virtual environmental space a reality.

We are supported by donations, awarded grants and in kind contributions from individuals, businesses, corporations, organizations, foundations, the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the Clean Water Navigating Committee. Every drop counts!

Thank you to our 2027 Presenting Sponsors:

OCEANS

Illinois American Water - American Water Charitable Foundation

LAKES

Thank you to our 2027 program sponsors:

RIVERS

CREEKS

  • PONDS

  • RAIN DROPS

Thank you to our 2027 in kind contributors:

Thank you to our 2027 transportation support sponsors:

  • Central Region Groundwater Committee

  • Marshall-Putnam River Conservancy District

  • Marshall Putnam Soil & Water Conservation District

  • Peoria County Sustainability & Resource Conservation

  • Tazewell County Health Department

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2026 Sun Foundation Clean Water Celebration Sponsors

2027 Navigating Committee

 

  • Brett Ericksen, advisory, Sun Foundation Program Director, Wildlife and Habitat Restoration Director, Site Manager,

  • Dr. Dale F. Simpson Jr., Illinois State Archeological Survey

  • Dr. Dean Campbell, Professor and Co-Director, Center of STEM Education, Bradley University

  • Dr. Jen Jost, Associate Professor of Biology, director of HonorsProgram, Bradley University, Event Co-chair

  • Joan Root Ericksen, Sun Foundation Artistic/Executive Director, Development Director, Founder