An Event for Riparian Landowners and other Custodians of the River

If you are lucky enough to own a part of the Waveney, How well do you understand your rights and responsibilities? Do you know what makes up a healthy river habitat? What is the role of the Environment Agency? - To find out more, join us at The Swan Hotel on 23rd February at 7 pm

Culturally important in Suffolk and Norfolk, bordered by historic towns and picturesque rural landscapes, the River Waveney is vital to this area's prosperity. Crucial for agriculture, as a source of drinking water, recreation, wildlife and the movement of people and waste. Who makes sure the River is protected for the future of all? During this period of uncertainty and opportunity for farmers, nature and the climate, please join us to discuss riparian landowner, rights responsibility and what makes a healthy river.

Welcome and Intro

Emily Winter, Farm Cluster Coordinator, River Waveney Trust

Working with Partners on River Maintenance         

Alice Bickle, Flood and Coastal Risk Management Officer & 

Emily Eardley, Comms Advisor, The Environment Agency

Invasive Non-Native Species Do's and Don'ts

Liam Smith, Nature Recovery Officer, Norfolk Non-Native Species Initiative

Rivers the good, the bad and the ugly - Examples in Norfolk 

Jonah Tosney, Operations Director from Norfolk Rivers Trust

We encourage you to stay on and chat, ask questions, and get to know others responsible for the River Waveney. 

If you are short on time to eat before you arrive, don't worry. Essex and Suffolk Water have kindly funded a selection of homemade sandwiches and tea and coffees to keep us going on the night. A fully licensed bar will also be available.

This project is funded by the Government's Green Recovery Challenge Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England, the Environment Agency and Forestry Commission.