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Reclaiming Our Rivers

Antibiotics, cosmetics, insecticides, and herbicides: our rivers are exposed to thousands of chemicals every day. Discover why the story doesn’t have to end there through a thought-provoking multimedia exhibition and panel discussion.

Confluence for Change: Making the invisible visible, Throughout the Festival

Discover the hidden story of Yorkshire’s waterways at Confluence for Change, a thought-provoking multimedia exhibition revealing the silent crisis of chemical pollution in our rivers.

The Future’s in Our Hands: Reclaiming our rivers, Saturday 6 June, 4.30pm to 6pm

Join our panel of experts as they decode the chemical cocktail in our waterways and share actionable steps we can all take to restore the health of our rivers.