Southampton River Rights

07/09/2026

29/06/2026

With widespread outrage over the health of Rivers across Britain, people are coming together to look at what it could mean for Rivers to have Rights.

The River Itchen in Hampshire has been named by the WWF as the world's most precious chalkstream.

Alongside experts on history, folklore, ecology and pollution, the Southampton River Rights group has been bringing communities together to learn about and celebrate the River.

We are looking at how our River could benefit from having its Rights recognised in the form of a charter. Join us..

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22/06/2026

There is a new blog on our website from the perspective of a very special guest that joined the River Itchen Rising! walk along the River Itchen on the 31st May. Read on to find out more!

https://www.southamptonriverrights.com/blog

27/05/2026

Join this community grief ritual this Friday 29th May, ahead of the River Itchen Rising! event on Sunday:

Join in a community grief ritual to share in the sorrows of the world. Feel, move, sound, sing, breathe, listen.All ages welcome, but young people to please be accompanied by an adult - 17-18 year ...

13/03/2026

Check out the blog on the Southampton River Rights website! This first blog post traces the origin story that helps to place us in the historical context of the River Itchen.

https://www.southamptonriverrights.com/blog

Image below shows an old map that shows the historical tributaries of the River Itchen, held by the Hampshire Record Office.

10/03/2026

Small selection of photos from last night's River Rights meeting and workshops!

Check out the upcoming River Rights events and meetings and how to stay in touch on the website:

https://www.southamptonriverrights.com/