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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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…
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.
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.
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
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.
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.
Thousands oppose plans that put protected habitats and much-loved wildlife at risk.
Over 12,000people are supporting wildlife charities’call to stop a major development which would build over 4,000 homeson legally protected habitats atTipner Westin Portsmouth Harbour.
Habitat Restoration
The unique qualities of chalk streams make them havens for our wonderful wildlife, but these rare habitats are struggling in the face of mounting threats. We're boosting their health and resilience through the Watercress and Winterbournes Landscape Partnership Scheme.