Events
Coalition members support efforts to preserve and protect the clean water that is critical to Montana’s tastiest brewed beverages.
Members and MEIC work together to:
Raise awareness about dangers posed to our waterways through social media and events.
Educate beer lovers across the state about the connection between clean water and great craft beer, as well as the importance of protecting Montana’s precious water sources.
Encourage community involvement in clean water protection and advocacy through pint nights, brews for a cause, and other financial and in-kind contributions.
Use our collective voice to persuade citizen leaders and policy makers to remember that all Montanans deserve and value clean water.
Past Events:
March 13, 2024, 5:30 pm at Brothers Tapworks in Helena
Montana’s clear, clean water is essential for fishing, swimming… and drinking!
On March 13, Brothers Tapworks will host a forum in Helena with Blackfoot River Brewing’s brewers Tim Chisman and Chris Cote, Montana Watershed Coordination Council Executive Director Amy Seaman, and MEIC Deputy Director Derf Johnson to speak about brewing, the importance of clean water, and policies and practices that help protect this precious resource.
We’ll have time for your questions, whether it’s about Blackfoot’s brewing processes, what makes the water around Helena unique, and how policies made at the state level can impact what you’re drinking.
About Brothers Tapworks:
The Confluence at Brothers Tapworks is owned by brothers Bill and Steve Bullock located on Helena’s historic Walking Mall. Featuring over 40 handles of unique beers, wines, seltzers and ciders.
About Blackfoot River Brewing:
Blackfoot River Brewing is a craft brewery located in Downtown Helena adjacent to the trail system.
About Montana Watershed Coordination Council:
MWCC has been cultivating broad-based support for community-driven approaches to managing complex land and water issues for over 20 years. We are the statewide organization representing each of more than 60 local watershed conservation organizations.
Nov. 15, 2023, 5:00 pm at Thirsty Street Brewing in Billings
Montana’s clear, clean water is essential for fishing, swimming… and drinking! On Nov. 15, Thirsty Street Brewing will host a forum featuring Thirsty Street’s head brewer Shea Dawson, Wendy Weaver of Montana Freshwater Partners, and MEIC to speak about brewing, the importance of clean water, and policies that help protect this precious resource.
We’ll have time for your questions, whether it’s about Thirsty Street’s brewing process, what makes the Yellowstone River special, or how policies made at the state level can impact what you’re drinking.
About Thirsty Street Brewing:
Located in downtown Billings, we are a family-friendly microbrewery with hand-crafted beer on tap, wine, cider, seltzer, and non-alcoholic options, live music and events, and loads of fun for all!
About Montana Freshwater Partners:
Montana Freshwater Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Livingston, MT, that works to preserve and restore streams and wetlands throughout the state of Montana. We do this through our innovative programs including our Channel Migration Easement Program, Yellowstone River Stewardship Campaign and our In-Lieu Fee Mitigation Program. We also offer technical services to partners and landowners including watershed planning, regulatory expertise, wetland delineations, stream assessments and more.
Nov. 10, 2022, 6:00 pm at Imagine Nation in Missoula
Montana’s clear, clean water is essential for fishing, swimming… and drinking! On Nov. 10, Imagine Nation will host a forum in Missoula featuring Imagine Nation’s head brewer Sean Nevins, Andrew Gorder of Clark Fork Coalition, and Derf Johnson of MEIC to speak about brewing, the importance of clean water, and policies that help protect this precious resource.
We’ll have time for your questions, whether it’s about Imagine Nation’s brewing process, what makes the Clark Fork River special, or how policies made at the state level can impact what you’re drinking.
Join us for one of our first River Runs Brew It events!
Read the event recap here.
About Imagine Nation:
Imagine Nation Brewing is a community-orientated and community-based Missoula microbrewery grounded in the world’s great brewing traditions. Through expansive beers, a celebratory atmosphere, a beer garden, and workshops we address the critical challenges of our time. The purpose of the brewery is to support people in their own transformation so they are better prepared to authentically connect and transform the world around them.
About Clark Fork Coalition:
Since 1985 the Clark Fork Coalition has worked to help heal and protect the vital waters of the Clark Fork basin. We organize and educate community members to learn about and care for the river, helping to make our waterways clean, healthy, and whole again. Our work is conducted by a staff of 14 people based in Missoula, Montana, with a satellite office at the CFC-managed working ranch in the Deer Lodge Valley. Our board of directors supplies guidance, governance, and oversight, with membership support delivered by citizens from across the 14-million acre Clark Fork basin. We build diverse partnerships using a science-based, community-focused approach.
“Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.”
— Norman MacLean
