Dr. Robert Williams, Dr. Bob, was the creator of the Illinois Rivers Project.
In 1993, the Sun Foundation collaborated with Dr. Bob and the Illinois Rivers Project and the Sun Foundation Clean Water Celebration was created to share high school students' work, experts and more with upper elementary and middle school students in Central Illinois on the Monday following the annual Rivers Project Student Congress.
He connected so many people in his love for our rivers! Thank you Dr. Bob!
Read MoreThank you American Water Charitable Foundation! The $20,000 awarded will increase STEM offerings, support supplies for STEM activities and teacher resources, showcase student STEM projects in our communities as well as increase the number of rural and urban schools attending by increasing funds for transportation.
Read MoreThank you American Water Charitable Foundation!
As we return to an in-person event in 2023, the $15,000 awarded will increase STEM offerings, support supplies for STEM activities and teacher resources as well as increase the number of rural and urban schools attending by increasing funds for transportation.
Read MoreEvery year during the Clean Water Celebration, the Sun Foundation bestows the Making Waves Award on those going above and beyond to protect clean water and the environment. Learn more about the 2022 winners.
Read MoreEvery year the Sun Foundation seeks nominations for and bestows the Making Waves Award for going above and beyond to protect clean water and the environment. We present to you the winners for 2020-2021.
Read MoreWe are saddened that due to Covid-19 the 2020 Clean Water Celebration could not be held. We are excited to announce the 2019 Sea Youth Rise Up Delegates will be our keynote speakers for the 2021 Clean Water Celebration to be held April 25- 26, 2021.
Read MoreHere's to another incredible Sun Foundation Clean Water Celebration! Thank you to all our participants and volunteers. View photos of the celebration here.
Read MoreKaren Zuckerman joined Semone Doughten of WEEK 25 News Today, on March 19, to preview the 27th annual Clean Water Celebration.
Read MoreWe offer financial assistance to help schools with little to no transportation funds attend our Clean Water Celebrations. Requests for assistance this year have exceeded the the funding we already have available. We are reaching out to find more sponsors, find out how you can help.
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