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This Month: Buy Sierra Nevada beer
and support Western Rivers Conservancy!

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. launches Wild Rivers campaign

May 1, 2009

Beginning today, and for the rest of this month, you can save great rivers by buying great beer!

During the month of May, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. will donate to Western Rivers Conservancy a portion of the proceeds from every 12-pack of Pale Ale and Summerfest Lager sold in the United States.

This is your chance to help conserve vital waterways while enjoying great craft beer. Please help us spread the word!

"Our beer is a product of our surroundings," said Ken Grossman, Founder and President of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and member of the board of directors for Western Rivers Conservancy. "Sierra Nevada is not just the name of our brewery, but also a place with its own unique environment. We need to do our part in protecting that environment for generations to come."

Proceeds from the Wild Rivers campaign will support Western Rivers Conservancy’s work to create river parks and protected natural areas along rivers like the Klamath River in California, the John Day in Oregon, the Hoh River in Washington and the Bear River in Utah.

"Sierra Nevada is known for its quality and integrity. It’s an environmentally responsible company that makes great beer," said Phillip Wallin, Western Rivers Conservancy’s President. "We are proud to partner with Sierra Nevada, and with the public’s help, we can conserve precious habitat for fish, wildlife and people."


SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO. was founded in 1980 as one of America’s first microbreweries. Since its inception, the brewery has pioneered many innovations to conserve resources and focus on sustainable business practices. The majority of the brewery’s electrical energy needs are produced on-site with fuel cells and the nation’s largest private solar installation. Sierra Nevada is regarded as the standard of quality for American craft brewers and has won numerous awards for its beers and ales. The brewery continues to be 100% owned by founder Ken Grossman. www.sierranevada.com

Read Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.'s Wild Rivers News Release

WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY protects outstanding river ecosystems in the western United States. We acquire land to conserve critical habitat, provide public access for compatible use and enjoyment, and cooperate with other agencies and organizations to secure the health of whole ecosystems. www.westernrivers.org