KEMMERER, Wyo. — The Natural Sciences Resource Center of Southwest Wyoming (NSRC) will benefit from a $2,000 grant awarded in September by the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of Pacific Power. The NSRC serves as a liaison between the people of Southwest Wyoming, local educators and state and federal agencies by providing educational information about the wise use of the area’s natural resources.

“Thanks to Pacific Power’s belief and support of the educational services provided by the NSRC, usage at the center has tripled with patronage from the local schools, Kemmerer’s Family Discovery Center, Kemmerer’s Alternative School, individuals and home educators,” said Theresa Salzetti, NSRC executive director. “We look forward to even more success in the future.”

The resource center contains both donated and purchased science resources that otherwise would not be easily obtainable by local educators and those in educational roles. With the aid of PacifiCorp Foundation funding, the NSRC will be able to implement outreach efforts, help local, state and federal agencies field the educational requests they receive, purchase additional resources and staff the center. 

“We are pleased to be able to assist the NSRC in their efforts to provide important information about the natural resources in Southwestern Wyoming to educators and agencies, who in turn share the information with interested residents and visitors to the area,” said Craig Nelson, Pacific Power’s regional community manager. “The PacifiCorp Foundation awards four cycles of grants annually in the areas of education, health and welfare, community and the arts.”

About the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning

The PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning  was created and incorporated as a corporate foundation in 1988 in order to become the major channel of philanthropy for PacifiCorp, Pacific Power and Utah Power. PacifiCorp and its employees have a long tradition of active involvement in the communities served by Pacific Power, including charitable contributions, sponsorships of community events and in-kind donations.