Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Grant Rivers and Rias in England Legal Personhood
Closed
5,236 signatures
What the petition asks
Recognise Rivers & Rias (Drowned River Valleys) in England as living entities with rights to 'their' own voice by creating a system to appoint Lead Legal Guardians & Guardian Groups for each River & Ria in England to enforce 'their' rights.
Timeline
| 22 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
5,236
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
22 Jul 2025
Closed
22 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Jul 2026.