As grants from nonprofits and state and local governments expired this week, a private company has stepped in with a major donation to support operations at Utah national parks that otherwise would be seriously understaffed as the federal government shutdown drags into its second month.
Alsco Inc., a linen and uniform rental company, is providing $100,000 to cover basic visitor and custodial services at Utah’s Zion, Arches and Bryce Canyon national parks through at least Presidents Day.
“Alsco is a Utah-based company whose employees are inspired by local patriotism and pride in Utah’s natural treasures,” CEO Bob Steiner, a former Democratic state senator, said in a news release.