Molson Coors is coming together with stakeholders in our watersheds in Tadcaster and Alton, in the UK, to identify and address critical water issues together. In June 2011, Molson Coors held the first meeting of the Tadcaster River Wharfe Community Users Group in partnership with the UK Environment Agency.

The objectives of the group are to protect the quality and supply of water for the Tadcaster community for now and future generations. The group aims to develop partnerships, share best practices, mitigate short and long-term risk and ensure that our river can be enjoyed by all. 32 attendees from 22 different organizations turned up at the first meeting including the Environment Agency, Yorkshire Water, Samuel Smiths Brewery, Leeds United Football Club, farmers, schools, the town and district council, the angling club and canoe club.

The River Wey runs through our Alton brewery site so is of utmost importance to both the brewery and the local community. The Northern Wey’s Trust’s aim is to protect the river via conservation and restoration, to stimulate interest and appreciation of the river, and to promote public access to the river. 

Molson Coors have worked with the Northern Wey Trust for a number of years, and are now stepping up this relationship by providing resources to encourage greater participation from the local community including encouraging employee participation in events, providing advice for design and communications, facilities for meetings, and a opportunity to hear about our brewery activities to protect this important water supply.

River Wharfe Community User Group Presenter