JACKSON, Wyo. — What’s better than a beer on the patio in the summer months? Combining that with a FREE opportunity to learn about the science behind issues affecting our local water quality and ecosystem.
As a part of their mission to advocate for protecting and restoring water quality in Teton County, Wyoming, Protect Our Water Jackson Hole (POWJH) has partnered with Snake River Brewing to launch an ongoing event series that invites the community to learn about and engage in local science topics. And, if you want to enjoy an award winning beer while you do so, the Brewpub is the perfect place. The goal of the event series is to promote enthusiasm for science in a fun and casual atmosphere. You don’t have to be a science geek — all you need is a thirst for knowledge!
Elliott Wilkins, Snake River Brewing Sales Director and Brewpub Marketing Manager, shares, “We’re fortunate to live in a rich environment with endless recreation opportunities on the water, but the Tetons are not immune to harmful impacts. The Brewpub is partnering with POWJH to spread awareness and action plans to keep folks informed and safe while recreating around Jackson Hole.”
The first event in the Tap into Science series is on Monday, July 25 at 5:30 PM hosted on the Snake River Brewpub lawn. POWJH’s newly hired Water Quality Advocate, Matt Bambach, will be sharing information about Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms (HCBs) in a presentation titled “Toxic Waters in the Tetons?”
HCBs are becoming more frequent, more potent, and longer-lasting due to low water levels, rising temperatures, and excess nutrients. Local water bodies like Jackson Lake and alpine lakes are not immune to their effects. HCBs can pose a risk to your health, and could potentially be fatal to your pets. Learn what this means for recreating in the rivers and lakes this summer.
Matt states, “I’m excited to gather with members of our community to discuss this fascinating, and increasingly relevant, water quality issue.”
Visit the POWJH.org website for information on upcoming Tap Into Science events including August’s topic, and save the date for the Protect Our Water JH Rally for Clean Water at the Center for the Arts on Thursday, September 8.
