The Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) Foundation is announcing a $45,000 contribution to the Sutton Avian Research Center.
The contribution will support the Sutton Center's mission to educate Oklahomans about wildlife conservation and protect the state's bald eagle population through three key initiatives: hands-on educational programs for students, the Sutton Center's popular Eagle Cam livestream, and volunteer training and equipment for annual bald eagle nest surveys across Oklahoma.
"The PSO Foundation is committed to investing in educational opportunities that inspire the next generation of leaders, innovators and environmental stewards," said Leigh Anne Strahler, president and chief operating officer of PSO. "Through Sutton's engaging wildlife programs, Eagle Cam and conservation research, students can experience science in a meaningful way while gaining a greater appreciation for Oklahoma's natural heritage."
The Sutton Center's wildlife education program engages students through live bird experiences and hands-on STEM learning while highlighting the conservation success story of the bald eagle. The PSO Foundation's contribution will expand these educational opportunities, support a two-year sponsorship of the Sutton Center's Eagle Cam, a popular classroom resource with more than two million views, and help equip and train volunteers who monitor bald eagle nests across Oklahoma to ensure the continued success of the state's eagle population.
"As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we can all take pride in our nation's commitment to wildlife conservation," said Dan Reinking, interim director of the Sutton Avian Research Center. "The recovery of the bald eagle demonstrates what can be accomplished when people work together to protect our natural heritage, and we are grateful for partners like PSO who help make that work possible."
About the PSO Foundation
The PSO Foundation awards charitable grants within communities served by PSO, an operating subsidiary of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP). The PSO Foundation, along with the rest of the American Electric Power Foundation, is funded by AEP and its operating subsidiaries solely through shareholder dollars.
About PSO
PSO, a unit of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), is an electric utility company serving more than 580,000 customer accounts in eastern and southwestern Oklahoma, powering a brighter energy future for its customers and 232 communities. Based in Tulsa, PSO has approximately 4,400 megawatts of generating capacity that primarily includes natural gas complemented by wind energy. It maintains and operates more than 20,000 miles of distribution lines and 3,800 miles of transmission lines. Public Service Company of Oklahoma was recognized by the Edison Electric Institute with an Emergency Response Award in January 2025. Find news releases and other information at www.PSOklahoma.com. Connect with us on Facebook, X, NextDoor and Instagram @PSOklahoma.