How are Companies Helping Preserve Our Water?

Featuring KKR and United Water, and the Nature Conservatory

KKR & United Water

On December 20 2012, KKR invested in United Water,
which is a water treatment plan in Bayonne, New Jersey. On January 8, they increased to $118.3 million their investment. United Water is a subsidiary of FrancesSuez Environnement Co. (SEV).

KKR is excited to have the opportunity to increase our

investment in UEL, David Liu, chief executive officer of KKR Greater China, said in the statement.

How Will They Help?

This joint venture will operate under a 40-year
agreement with the Bayonne Municipal Utilities Authority. So far, $150 million has been paid it has been agreed that another $157 million will be paid a some point during the 40-year contract. KKR will fund 90 percent of the venture.

What United Water Does

Drinking water treatment

Wastewater treatment
United Water, and its parent company, Suez
Environment, work together on research and development programs for water and wastewater treatment. They have a budget of $102 million.

They also partner with municipalities and industries so

that they are able to meet everyones local needs.

The Nature Conservatory

The Nature Conservatory, is another organization
working for clean water. They work in habitats, deserts, forests, oceans and coasts, and just about everywhere else.

The Nature Conservatory is well known by many

celebrities, like Jessica Alba and Andres Santo Domingo who have made large donations and attended or put on fundraisers.

This organization helps water by designing and

implementing new strategies to keep water clean not just now, but for decades to come.

How the Nature Conservatory Helps

The Nature Conservatory not only keeps our water clean, but works on many
other tasks as well:

Conservation Action
Water Climate Change

Coral Reefs
Migratory Birds Land Conservation People and Conservation Smart Development