Birds of prey and America’s symbol, the bald eagle, will join Jefferson City’s “Salute to America” celebration as the World Bird Sanctuary brings a patriotic and educational program to the Capitol Main Stage on July 4, 2010.  Show times are tentatively set for 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

 

“This program features our country’s symbol – the bald eagle,” said Walt Crawford, Director of the World Bird Sanctuary, based in St. Louis.  “We salute our country, our veterans and the eagle as a living emblem of the beauty and vitality of Missouri’s natural resources.” 

 

The World Bird Sanctuary will bring several species of birds for the July 4 audience to see up close and in flight. 

 

“This program will be inspirational and informative,” said Gilbert Cole, Missouri American Water Operations Superintendent.  “All living things depend on water and this program highlights the importance of good stewardship of our rivers and our watersheds.” 

 

Missouri American Water has worked with the World Bird Sanctuary on watershed education programs across the state.

 

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 more than a million and a half 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 nearly 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 15.6 million people in 32 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.

 

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