Science on Tap

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Join us for Science on Tap, Thursday, May 2 at 6:30pm in the Cellar at the Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse. Our speaker is Barry Hanson, Fisheries Biologist for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. His talk will be “Tribal Restoration Efforts on Flathead Lake: Beaches to Bull Trout.”

Tickets are $5 a person, and we recommend purchasing them in advance. Please note: No food will be available downstairs in the Cellar, but the bar will be open. Please come early and eat upstairs prior to the presentation.

Barry Hansen has been a certified Fisheries Scientist since 1993. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Tulane University in New Orleans in 1974. From there he joined the Peace Corps in Africa, followed by aimless wandering before receiving a Master of Science degree from University of Montana in 1988. His work experience includes time with the US Forest Service, and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks before starting with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in 1990. His work with the Tribes has primarily focused on Flathead Lake, and out of necessity has been driven by the threats to native species imposed by non-native predators and competitors.

Science on Tap is an informal community gathering to discuss science around the lake, region, world… and sometimes beyond. We invite local scientists and researchers in our community to discuss and present their work and results in ways that are easy to understand and light on data and graphs. This is a fun, family-friendly event in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Bring your curiosity and enjoy yourself!

Brought to you by the Flathead Lakers, Flathead Lake Biological Station, and the FLBC Pubhouse.