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West Oxfordshire District Council hosts Waterways Day to address pollution and nature recovery
Overview
West Oxfordshire District Council is holding a day-long Waterways Day event at the Corn Exchange in Witney to discuss challenges facing local rivers and streams, including water pollution, development, flooding, agriculture, and nature recovery.
Key points
- The event brings together experts, organisations, and communities to discuss the management of West Oxfordshire's water courses.
- Sessions cover topics such as water pollution, development impact, flooding, agriculture, and nature recovery.
- Campaigners have previously highlighted concerns over a 'toxic cocktail' of pollution in Oxfordshire rivers, and Witney suffered flooding following Storm Bert in November 2024.
- The event features expert speakers, panel Q&A sessions, and drop-in stalls for local organisations between 10:00 and 17:00 BST.
