Drought and climate change are putting the landscape and wildlife under growing pressure. Discover how extreme heat, low river flows, wildfires and flooding threaten chalk streams, freshwater…
Chalk streams are among the most precious and rare freshwater ecosystems on Earth, and we are lucky to enjoy them across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Characterised by their crystal-clear,…
Atlantic salmon have one of the most remarkable life cycles in the natural world. Born in the clean gravels of rivers like the River Itchen, these powerful fish travel thousands of miles across…
Planning can play a crucial role in protecting and improving our chalk streams. Steve Lees, an experienced independent planning consultant explains the current situation
The recently published Cunliffe Report arrives at a critical moment for England’s struggling waterways. Our Policy & Advocacy Officer, Lorna Selby, explores whether it goes far enough to…
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust have partnered with Emeritus Professor Marcus Grace and Ran Paleg, lecturer in Science Education at the Southampton School of Education to develop a…
We are delighted to announce that Eco Drift Limited have become funding partners of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust for 2024. Based at Lakeside North Harbour near Portsmouth, Eco…
The speed and strength of response to the threat of untreated wastewater being ‘over-pumped’ into the River Test at Chilbolton by Southern Water has been powerful and shows just how passionately…
For World Action on Rivers Day we celebrate and explore our chalk streams, some of Hampshire's most special habitats.
