Gallatin River Task Force Hosts Tim Palmer at Lone Peak Brewery

Award-winning author Tim Palmer will speak about the wild and scenic rivers system at 7 PM on Thursday, October 12th at Lone Peak Brewery. The talk will feature rivers protected under the system and highlight key people who have championed the program.

Tim is a noted photographer and author of 25 books about rivers, the environment, and adventure travel, including his latest book, Wild and Scenic Rivers: An American Legacy.

Wild and Scenic Rivers: An American Legacy presents an illuminating portrait of the world’s premier system for the protection of free-flowing rivers. Award-winning author and photographer Tim Palmer reveals the history and essential policies of the wild and scenic program and showcases 160 spectacular color photos of designated rivers from all parts of the country.

Less than one quarter of one percent of our nation’s rivers are protected as Wild and Scenic. Montana has 368 miles protected through the program on the Flathead and Missouri Rivers.

The presentation is free and open to the public thanks to support from the Gallatin River Task Force, American Rivers, and Lone Peak Brewery. The mission of the Gallatin River Task Force is partner with their community to inspire stewardship of the Gallatin River Watershed.