Special thanks to our partner for 33 years,

Illinois American Water

2026 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 2026 program sponsors:

RIVERS

CREEKS

  • PONDS

  • Ann Pastucha

  • Harry Hendrickson

  • Janet Kelley

  • Robert Koeller

  • Diane Wells

    RAIN DROPS

  • Daniel Wellman

  • Luann & Robert Noll

  • Thomas Boylan

Thank you to our 2026 in kind contributors:

Thank you to our 2026 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 Navigating Committee

 

  • Alleen Betzenhauser, Director, Illinois State Archaeological Survey

  • Brett Ericksen, Sun Foundation, advisory

  • Brian Fox Ellis, Fox Tales International

  • Bridget Pleines, Groove On Music

  • Claire Morrical, The Wetlands Initiative

  • Dean Campbell, Bradley University

  • Jen Jost, Bradley University, Co-chair

  • Jenna Shelton, Director, Illinois State Water Survey

  • Joan Root Ericksen, director, Sun Foundation

  • John Marino, Bradley University