Meet Meg Avon: The woman who ‘married’ a river to protect it and celebrate her anniversary

Meg Avon, a Bristol activist, symbolically married the River Avon to protest pollution. This act is part of a global movement seeking legal rights for rivers. Campaigners are pushing for the River Avon to be recognized as an entity with rights, not just property. This initiative aims to change how humans interact with nature, emphasizing protection and shared existence.

Meet Meg Avon: The woman who ‘married’ a river to protect it and celebrate her anniversary
Meg Avon, a Bristol activist, symbolically married the River Avon to protest pollution. This act is part of a global movement seeking legal rights for rivers. Campaigners are pushing for the River Avon to be recognized as an entity with rights, not just property. This initiative aims to change how humans interact with nature, emphasizing protection and shared existence.