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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Introducing The Wandle Piscators

Come and “Meet the Cast” of the Wandle Piscators, and get involved in fishing, Riverfly monitoring, river restoration, and water quality testing experiences too.

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Our new event artwork!

We feel extremely lucky to work with talented and passionate individuals, working across a range of different sectors and skills.

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What does your River mean to you?

It’s really important to us that this event has a strong sense of community, which is why last week we gathered together with local community groups to talk about opportunities for their involvement…

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The Funny Terns

Theatre-maker, comedy songwriter and eco-activist Angus Barr will be joined by award-winning campaigner and founder of City to Sea, Natalie Fée. Together they will save the planet using only cheap stringed instruments and their voices.

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Wandle Industrial Museum

We are pleased to announce that, as an integral part of the River Wandle Community, the Wandle Industrial Museum will be leading an afternoon workshop at The River Summit & Festival on 21st May at Morden Hall.

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