'Parks' Nick Offerman grows beard for environment

Nick Offerman has decided to grow a beard in order to raise awareness for water conservation.

The Parks and Recreation star has joined Budweiser's "Grow One. Save A Million" campaign to encourage men to forgo shaving and save water in advance of World Environment Day on June 5.

Offerman said in a press release: "The only thing manlier than growing a big, burly beard is ripping a big, burly beard off of a charging grizzly with your bare hands. That, and saving the planet.

"Since no grizzly has had the balls to charge me since I went through puberty, I've decided to focus on saving the planet by joining with Budweiser to promote the 'Grow One. Save a Million' campaign."

The actor, who plays parks manager Ron Swanson on the show, continued: "Men, if you want to look manly and feel good about conserving water, join me and take the pledge on Budweiser's Facebook page. And grizzlies, charge me. Just do it. I'm waiting, you babies."

According to the statement, men waste five gallons of water during each shave. The campaign aims to conserve one million gallons leading up to June 5.

Offerman recently credited wife Megan Mullally with making his life "amazing" and encouraging him not to give up on his career.