We're bringing together people working directly with citizen science. This isn't another event where industry and regulators tell citizen scientists what they need from them. This is citizen scientists telling us what they can offer - and what they need from us.

Yes, there are plans that include citizen scientists. But what can we actually learn from the people doing this work? What do they see that machines don't capture? What does success look like from their perspective - not ours?

This event is citizen scientist-led. Their voices, their experiences, their vision for how we all work together.

Because citizen science isn't just about data. It's about people who notice the physical changes in their rivers that sensors miss. It's about communities coming together around shared purpose. It's about environmental stewardship that goes deeper than measurements. It's about the human connection to water.

How can their data be used effectively - not wasted?

What do they actually need from regulators? From industry?

How can citizen scientists pool resources and connect to each other?

How do we all come together to fill the gaps and support this work?

Citizen science is transforming water quality monitoring.

Join us on 4th February to hear from those on the frontline - and explore how we can all work together more effectively to protect our rivers. Everyone is welcome.

WHEN: Wednesday 4th February, 10am-4pm
WHERE: Henley Rugby Club, Dry Leas, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2JA

THE DAY

Our morning panel brings together leading voices in citizen science - from monitoring sewage outflows to tracking river health. They'll share insights, challenges, and the real-world impact of community-led data collection.

The afternoon opens up discussion on how citizen scientists, industry, and regulators can collaborate more effectively. We'll explore how industry can work with citizen scientists to improve data quality, fill monitoring gaps, and deliver better outcomes - often at lower cost than traditional approaches.

Morning Panel:

• Panel Co-Chairs Hannah Gunter and Claire Zambuni, Testing the Waters Consortium

• Kirsty Davies, Community Water Quality Manager, Surfers Against Sewage

• Laura Bannatyne, Freshwater Research Manager, Earthwatch Europe

• Alex Farquhar, Freshwater Campaigns and Advocacy Officer, Angling Trust

• Dave Wallace, HoTWater

  Talks By:

• Mike Hendry, Thames-Watch UK

• Becca Calvert, Windsor RiverWatch

• Chris Szweda and Dave Wallace, HoTWater, Henley

  Afternoon Working Groups and Outcomes

  YOUR TICKET at £20 INCLUDES

• Full day access

• Lunch & refreshments

• River testing demonstration

Limited participant numbers for meaningful discussion.