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Big River Watch: 6th - 12th September 2024
Between the 6th and 12th of September, we’re coming together for rivers to take part in the next Big River Watch citizen science event, led by The Rivers Trust, and we want you to join us.
Bobby Dean: Keeping the Policy Window Open
Bobby Dean, was the Liberal Democrat councilor for the local area, Carlshalton and Wallington, and a lover of the River Wandle. The General Election was announced the day after the UK River Summit and Bobby is now the MP, having won the seat.
The nationwide impacts of the Fish Legal case on the Costa Beck
Today, Fish Legal launched a petition to force the new Government to act now to meet legally binding targets for river health. The petition is to urge the Government to restore every single waterbody to good health by 2027.
The Third Dimension
Shaun Leonard was our opening speaker at the UK River Summit, May 21st, at Morden Hall. Introduced by media personality and the ‘It’s not all about sewage’ panel moderator, Matthew Wright.
Moving away from outrage
Moving beyond outrage to foster curiosity and open conversations is essential for tackling the challenges our rivers face. This approach was exemplified at the recent UK River Summit which emphasized collaboration, conversation, and creative expression…
Rebuilding Trust: At What Cost?
As the General Election draws ever closer, we continue with discussions on our cross-party panel at the UK River Summit, including around where the money is going to come from and how trust will be rebuilt…
A Cross-party Commitment
With just a few days to go until the General election, we look back at the Cross Party Panel at the UK River Summit last month and what was discussed, including what has gone wrong, what needs to be changed, and manifesto commitments…
The Personal Touch
As we look to the future and building the River Summit and Festival concept, we can’t help reflecting what has brought us to where we are now and the like-minded community that is growing. There have been many magical steps that led to the UK River Summit at Morden Hall on May 21st 2024….
New Sewage Safety Advice for Anglers
With pollution in our rivers continuing to cause concern, the Angling Trust has issued new advice for freshwater anglers to help ensure safe fishing…
Glimpses of the Wandle: Online Event
Following on from the UK River Summit, come and join us on Tuesday 2nd of July for an evening talk and Q&A with Dr. Jack Hogan of the South East Rivers Trust…
Hinkley Point C
In attendance at The UK River Summit 2024, the Hinkley Point C Action group and other interested parties came to discuss a route forward in demanding greater fish protection measures and effective mitigation of major fish kills set to take place at EDF Energy Hinkley Point C.
Oh, gentle river, your waters glide…
Creative expression is at the heart of our event, which is why in her opening speech, our event founder, Claire Zambuni shared this beautiful poem. We hope this inspires you too…
World Fish Migration Day
Ahead of World Fish Migration Day (25th May 2024), the Missing Salmon Alliance (MSA) has urged environmental stakeholders to recognise the staggering collapse in migratory fish populations, particularly wild Atlantic salmon, which threatens the health of critical ecosystems, through organisational representation at The UK River Summit.
The UK River Summit 2024
Key insights from The UK River Summit 2024: an unaffiliated event, curated by our independent team, which facilitated a forum for an over 250 large, diverse range of environmental stakeholders at Morden Hall, London on 21st May.
Rave On For the Avon
Screening at The UK River Summit, this film features a tapestry of people who love and fight for this river, illustrating how much there is to loose if the Avon continues to face unending pollution….
Innovation is Key
RS Hydro and Proteus Instruments have tackled some of the most complex environmental challenges worldwide. As integral partners of The UK River Summit 2024, find out more about their work here…
The Decline of the Eels
Well-renowned artist, Julia Manning’s work, “The Decline of the Eels”, will be on display at The UK River Summit. Here, Julia explains what inspired her to create this powerful series…
The History of The River Wandle
Merton Historical Society is a well-reputed group concerned with the history of the London Borough of Merton, England. It undertakes research and publishes books and booklets on the history of Merton, Mitcham and Morden. Find out more about the History of the Wandle from them here…
Wandle News
With The UK River Summit set to take place at Morden Hall on the River Wandle in under a month, we spoke to someone at the epicentre of the local community; the founder of Wandle News, Olivia Herlily. Here, Olivia shares her story, the motivation behind her work, and a bit about what the Wandle means to her…
An Update on The UK River Summit
Here, we share an update on events set to take place at the UK River Summit. It’s shaping up to be a brilliant day…