Feargal Sharkey, a leader in the national debate about the parlous quality of water in the country’s rivers, lakes and canals, is among the participants at the 2024 UK River Summit which is being held along the banks of the River Wandle next month.
Outraged by outflows: rivers campaigner Feargal Sharkey will be a participant at the River Summit next month
Morden Hall, in Morden Hall Park just a short journey from Croydon on the tram, is the venue for this year’s River Summit on May 21.
The River Wandle, south London’s very own, precious and rare chalk stream, will be at the heart of debates, as well as demonstrations of various river-related activities, as environmental speakers and experts come together to discuss the state of our rivers. Topics include water scarcity, pollution, climate change, and invasive species.
“The event will bring together local businesses and members of the public who share a desire to work towards a more positive future for our rivers,” the organisers say.
Tickets to attend the day-long Summit cost £40. Events include workshops, film screenings, textile printing, art exhibitions and “hands-on outdoor experiences”.
Also among the participants are Dr Bella Davies, the CEO at South East Rivers Trust, Shaun Leonard, a director at Wild Trout Trust, representatives from Southern Water and British Water, James Wallace, the CEO of River Action UK and Dr Jack Hogan, a renowned local historian and member of The Wandle Piscators.
River setting: Morden Hall Park is a National Trust property that includes a stately home and former tobacco mills that were once powered by the River Wandle
Claire Zambuni, the founder of the River Summit, said, “Morden Hall is a fitting venue to host a summit about the state of our rivers in the UK, as it is a location which serves as a reminder of how nature, river wildlife and urban life can peacefully coexist.
“We invite the public to learn first-hand the issues our rivers are facing and distill our anger to make a positive change.”
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