The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, in partnership with Melvin Brewing Company in Alpine, Wyoming are hosting a Wild and Scenic Rivers 50th anniversary Celebratory Pint Night. The event marks the anniversary of the signing on the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in 1968.

The event will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Melvin Brewing at 624 Co Rd 101, Alpine, WY from 6-8pm. As part of the educational activities, there will be a screening of various short films about Wild and Scenic Rivers, trivia and prizes. The family event is casual and all are encouraged to attend.

Congress passed this landmark legislation on Oct. 2, 1968, to preserve selected rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations. Of the approximately 3.6 million miles of streams in the U.S., 12,734 miles on 208 rivers are protected by the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act. These miles include some of the most primitive and breathtaking landscapes in North America, and include the Snake River on the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

The Forest Service has the responsibility to manage 315-miles of the Snake River Headwaters, including regulation of surface waters for recreational activities. Although the Forest Service manages the river system and has management authority on National Forest System lands, stewardship is a shared responsibility because the Snake River Headwaters flow through both public and private lands. Many different people—from private landowners to members of federal, State, county, and private organizations— interact with one another in decision-making, working together to protect these special places.