An exhibition, hosted by River Guardians and Kingston School of Art, about protecting Kingston's Hogsmill River from sewage being dumped into it by Thames Water begins today.

 River Rights: Guardians for the Hogsmill will run at the Platform Gallery at Kingston University's Knights Park campus from today (Monday, 14 April) – 23 April (excluding the weekend), with an opening reception taking place at 6pm tonight.

An exhibition of the same nature was held last year, and this exhibition is the previous one's sequel – it will continue the conversations had last year.

The exhibition is being held at the Platform Gallery within the Kingston School of Art (CRedit: Dr Debojyoti Das)

Speaking about protecting the river, Kingston and Surbiton Green Party member, Dr Debojyoti Das, said: "As a member of the Green Party, a former parliamentary candidate, and an academic, I have long been committed to advocating for the environment, and I have continued this work in support of the Hogsmill River.

I joined the London River March and participated in the Save Our Land and River campaign in Ham and Richmond last year.

These efforts have been crucial in raising awareness about the environmental challenges facing the river.

Additionally, I've been writing about the significance of the Hogsmill as a chalk stream and its vital role in the region's ecology and environment.

"Becoming a River Guardian has significantly shaped my perspective, both in my environmental advocacy and in my academic work.

"It has deepened my understanding of the interconnectedness of our landscapes and the urgent need for collaborative action to protect them.

"I believe the work we are doing for the Hogsmill is not just about safeguarding the river but also about nurturing a culture of stewardship that will benefit future generations."



This year's exhibition is the sequel to an exhibition of the same name which took place last year (Credit: Dr Debojyoti Das)