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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A Wintery Chalk Stream Walk
Sweep away the cobwebs with a wintery walk along a local chalk stream. Experience the magic of these habitats in the cooler months of the year!
Tales from the Riverbank: Melissa's Stream Dream
In turbulent times, calm waters can soothe the soul. Melissa Wall contemplates the beauty and magic of chalk streams.
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.
Chalk Stream Challenge
Calling all Scouts, Guides, and youth groups! Go exploring in the wonderful world of chalk streams and you can earn a special badge. Learn all about these magical habitats and their amazing wildlife - will you take up the challenge?
Chalk Stream Trees in Winter
As their leaves fall away, identifying trees becomes a fascinating challenge. Talk a walk along a chalk stream, and see which species are hiding in plain sight!
Chalk Stream Challenge expands to the Chilterns
Our hugely popular Chalk Stream Challenge spreads its wings, as the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project creates a new route for the beautiful River Chess.
New blooms for the Cheriton Stream
Cheriton's chalk stream has been made a little greener, as children from the village primary school join their local conservation group for some wildflower planting.
How to Write a Chalk Stream Poem
Looking for a fun activity this summer? Get inspired by the wild world of our beautiful local chalk streams!
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.
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…