Wrangell Institute For Science and Environment
WISE provides science and environmental education to all age groups, resources for learning, and support for scientific research
Thanks to all our donors, sponsors, invaluable members and partners. WISE is making a positive impact on citizens of South Central Alaska thanks to contributions from our grantors, members and partners. The revenue and in-kind services helps fund your education programs and works towards developing others.
WISE Grants
Alaska Community Foundation (2005)
Alaska Conservation Foundation (2003-2010)
American Legion Post #27 (2007-2009)
Bureau of Land Management (2009-2012)
British Petroleum (2009-2011)
Conoco Phillips (2006-2008)
Municipal Revenue Sharing (2008-2011)
National Park Foundation (2005; 2007)
Princess Tours (2006-2011)
Prince William Sound RCAC (2011)
Studebaker Environmental Education Fund (2006-2012)
Wells Fargo (2004-2011)
Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve (2007-2012)
MJ Murdock Charitable Family Trust (2010-2011)
Association of Tazlina Residents (2010-2011)
Copper Valley Electric (2011)
Copper Valley Telephone (2012)
WRANGELL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT - COPPER CENTER, ALASKA
OFFICE: 907-822-3575 (CELL) 907-259-3575 OR 907-822-3282 Contact Us
WISE Receives M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust Grant
Wrangell Institute for Science and Environment would like to thank M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust of Vancouver, Washington for recently awarding WISE a most generous grant. While the grant challenges WISE to raise matching funds from new sources to received the total award, it will allow for expanded operations and the hiring of a permanent Executive Director and summer naturalist. The Trust Grant also challenged WISE to raise additional funding to received the full benefits of the grant. WISE extends our heart felt thanks to all who made this grant possible and we look forward to providing high-quality science and environmental education to the citizens of the Copper River Basin.
The M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust seeks to enrich the quality of life in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska by providing grants and enrichment programs to non-profit organizations that seek to strengthen the region's educational, spiritual, and cultural base in creative and sustainable ways. The Trust’s founder Jack Murdock, believed in science and technology as a one of the most important sources of knowledge and inventiveness, knowledge which he believed to be the key to resolving many issues. As a result, the Trust has long been at the forefront of private support for scientific research, education and innovation. If you would like more information about M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust visit their web site at www.murdock-trust.org.
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