Dominion Foundation awards $25,000 to College of Charleston for research equipment
September 10, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Dominion Foundation has awarded the College of Charleston a grant of $25,000 that is purposed to purchase scientific equipment for two environmental research stations at Dixie Plantation at the College of Charleston, the college’s center for environmental research and historical discovery. The gift will augment the funds raised during the College of Charleston’s Boundless comprehensive campaign.
“We are deeply appreciative of this generous grant from the Dominion Foundation,” says Michael Auerbach, Dean, School of Sciences and Mathematics. “The equipment made possible through this corporate endowment will enable us to provide students of all ages with a richer understanding of Lowcountry ecosystems and how they impact us all.”
“Dominion is committed to supporting programs that enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve,” says Keith Windle, General Manager of Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission. “We are proud to present the College of Charleston with a $25,000 grant to support the Environmental Research Station. This grant will provide enhanced educational opportunities to thousands of K-12 and college students throughout the years to come.”
The research stations at Dixie Plantation were constructed for education, research and the training of students interested in liberal arts and sciences in a pastoral setting. With the equipment funded by the Dominion Foundation, the College’s environmental sciences professors can teach university students water quality science in a combined laboratory and field setting.
ABOUT DOMINION
Dominion (NYSE: D), is one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy. The Dominion Foundation is dedicated to improving the physical, social and economic well-being of the communities served by Dominion companies, including Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission. The Foundation supports nonprofit causes that meet basic human needs, protect the environment, support education and promote community vitality. For more information about Dominion, visit www.dom.com.
ABOUT DIXIE PLANTATION AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
Located 17 miles south of Charleston, Dixie Plantation is a 900-acre site comprised of every Lowcountry ecosystem, including marshlands, tidal flats, grassland savannas, wetlands, hardwoods and longleaf pines. Bequeathed to the College of Charleston by conservationist and artist John Henry Dick, it is now used to educate students, faculty and the community about the conservation and preservation of the environment. A hub of environmental research and historical discovery, Dixie Plantation provides a platform for responsible, sustainable stewardship of the property’s dynamic acreage.
