Terrapin Partners With REI Co-Op & Chattahoochee Riverkeeper For Earth Day River Clean-Up

From Terrapin:

Atlanta, GA  – In honor of Earth Day tomorrow, Terrapin and REI Co-op have partnered with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) to remove trash and litter pollution from a tributary to the Chattahoochee River. Over 35 volunteers are set to participate in the clean-up, which will take place at the Vinings-area park along the Chattahoochee River. After the cleanup, volunteers are invited to head over to the Terrapin Brewery and Taproom at The Battery for an after-event gathering with food and drinks. All spots are full for this cleanup and after-event.

In addition, in honor of Earth Day, any customers over the age of 21 that visit the Terrapin Brewery and Taproom in Atlanta between 12:00pm – 5:00pm tomorrow, can receive one (1) 16oz pint of Terrapin beer for free, to celebrate Terrapin’s Terraprint initiative of solar brewed beer. Fans of Terrapin in Athens will also be able to enjoy the same special at the Terrapin Brewery and Tasting Room from 3:00pm – 6:00pm.

Who: Volunteers, Terrapin, REI Co-Op and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
What: Trash and litter pollution cleanup
Where: 3444 Cobb Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 – Paces Mill Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
When: Thursday, April 22^nd | 9:00am – 12:00pm

President of Terrapin, Dustin Watts, is passionate about Terrapin’s efforts to be bigger than beer, “We are proud to partner with organizations like REI and CRK to encourage and inspire our communities to get involved in cleaning up our local water systems.” Terrapin has also partnered with Marine Debris Tracker (MDT), an app that helps make a difference by tracking trash found along our coastlines and waterways, and Can I Recycle This? (CIRT), an organization committed to is giving people the RIGHT answer to this question wherever they are.

About Terrapin Beer Co.
Terrapin Beer Co. began as a passion for beer between founders Brian “Spike” Buckowski and John Cochran. The two brewed and released their first beer in 2002, a Rye Pale Ale that went on to win a gold medal at the 2002 Great American Beer Festival (GABF). Inspired by the creative culture of Athens, Ga., the brewery’s home, Terrapin works to create unique experiences through its craft beers and is distributed in 22 states. In 2019, Terrapin launched Terraprint, which focuses on environmental sustainability and community outreach. For more information about Terrapin’s year-round and seasonal lineups, or Terraprint, visit www.terrapinbeer.com
About Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), environmental advocacy organization with more than 10,000 members, and is the only group whose sole mission is to protect and restore the Chattahoochee River, its lakes and tributaries for the people, fish and wildlife that depend on the river system. More than 5 million people depend on the Chattahoochee for drinking water, 70% of metro Atlanta. The river is also used for hydropower, irrigation, industrial processes, and life-enhancing recreation. CRK was the 11th licensed program in the international Waterkeeper Alliance, now over 300 organizations strong.  Please be sure to visit our website to learn more about CRK and how you can become more involved.
About REI Co-op
REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation’s largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of more than 20 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service. REI has 168 locations in 39 states and the District of Columbia, including 5 Atlanta locations. If you can’t visit a store, you can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet or the REI shopping app. REI isn’t just about gear. Adventurers can take the trip of a lifetime with REI’s active adventure travel company that runs more than 100 itineraries across the country. In many communities where REI has a presence, professionally trained instructors share their expertise by hosting beginner-to advanced-level classes and workshops about a wide range of activities. To build on the infrastructure that makes life outside possible, REI invests millions annually in hundreds of local and national nonprofits that create access to—and steward—the outdoor places that inspire us all.