Save our Chalk Streams
We are calling on the Government to introduce specific legal protections in planning for all of our chalk streams, to protect them from development-related harm.
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Save our chalk streams!
With less than a fifth of England’s rivers in good ecological health, we need the Government to deliver comprehensive protections for our unique chalk streams and this begins through changes to…
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.
Photography competition captures our chalk streams
Feeling inspired by our splendid chalk streams? You could be a winner in our new Tales from the Riverbank Photography Competition.
Planning and Chalk Streams
Planning can play a crucial role in protecting and improving our chalk streams. Steve Lees, an experienced independent planning consultant explains the current situation
Southern Chalk Streams
Chalk streams are not only beautiful, they are also exceedingly rare. This project aims to protect some of these precious and stunning habitats, and the threatened invertebrates that call them home.
Open Chalk Streams
The attractive nature of our chalk streams means that many flow through private land. Other stretches are accessible, but not widely understood. We're creating new ways to experience these places, as part of the Watercress and Winterbournes Landscape Partnership Scheme.
Camera Ready: How to Photograph our Chalk Streams
Love that feeling of taking an awesome photo? Our chalk streams are the ideal place to get inspired! Check out our top tips for capturing these vibrant waters on camera.
All Change: The Climate and our Chalk Streams
As the threat of climate change looms large, what could the consequences be for some of our most sensitive freshwater habitats?
How Riverflies Show the State of Chalk Streams
Riverflies may be small, but they're mighty when it comes to spotting problems on our chalk streams. We explore how these fascinating flies help us to protect these sensitive habitats.
Chalk streams to be celebrated with literary competition and festival
For centuries, Hampshire's chalk streams have inspired authors like Jane Austen and Thomas Hardy. Now, they are to be celebrated through a poetry competition and literature festival.
Chalk Stream Champions
The Watercress and Winterbournes scheme is working to protect our chalk streams, but we need passionate volunteers to help make that happen. Gain wildlife knowledge, learn new skills, and meet likeminded nature lovers.