The health of our rivers and lakes is fundamental to our own wellbeing, yet no river in England or Wales is currently considered to be in good overall health. Pollution from chemicals, sewage and farming practices are having a devastating impact on water quality, and climate change is worsening the problems faced by our freshwater habitats.

RiverRun connected scientists, conservation experts, artists and local farmers in a creative programme of research designed to embrace and interrogate the complex issues around the poor state of our freshwater systems and raise awareness of the magnitude of the problem.

RiverRun was exhibited at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre For The Arts in from November, 2021.

Images ©Mark  Simmons