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Save our Chalk Streams
Healthy rivers are vital for our water supply, our food security and our ability to withstand a changing climate. We can't allow the abuse of these vital life support systems to continue!
Reading Rivers: 'Elegy for a River' by Tom Moorhouse
This month, we've been reading 'Elegy for a River' by Tom Moorhouse - a heartfelt book about the joys and challenges of conservation fieldwork.
How to Manage Chalk Stream Habitats
With so few chalk streams in the world, it's crucial that we keep them in good condition. But in trying to care for them, could we do more harm than good? In this guest blog, Andy Thomas from…
Reading Rivers: 'The Pull of the River' by Matt Gaw
This month, we've been reading 'The Pull of the River' by Matt Gaw - an earnest book about the joy of discovering nature through adventure.
Rivers
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.
The importance of chalk streams
For World Action on Rivers Day we celebrate and explore our chalk streams, some of Hampshire's most special habitats.
International Day of Action for Rivers 2024
Our two counties are home to some of the UK’s most beautiful, important rivers and freshwater habitats. Among them, globally rare, revered and celebrated chalk streams.
Water pollution
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
Restoring Chalk Stream Habitat in Alresford
A popular walking route and stretch of chalk stream have both been restored, as the Watercress and Winterbournes partners head to Alresford.
Restoring Chalk Stream Habitat in Overton
With a popular footpath and its neighbouring chalk stream in peril, the Watercress and Winterbournes partners have been tackling bank erosion on the Upper Test in Overton.