River Health on the Leam and Itchen

I am documenting the two local rivers closest to my home in Southam through the seasons, focusing on water quality, freshwater life and the pressures these waterways face. As a trained marine and freshwater biologist, I am interested in what the rivers reveal about the wider health of our local ecosystems.

This project includes macroinvertebrates, bankside habitats, flooding, low flows, and the subtle changes that mark each stage of the year. I also follow volunteer groups and conservation work where possible, exploring how people interact with and look after these rivers.

Over time this will build into a long-form visual story of two small but important catchments in the heart of the Midlands.