Chalk Streams in Crisis
Despite the rarity and value of chalk streams, these precious and unique freshwater ecosystems are at risk.
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Threats
Despite the rarity and value of chalk streams, these precious and unique freshwater ecosystems are at risk. The chalk streams...
Take Action: Save Water
The Chilterns area actually has less water available per person than Morocco, South Sudan and Brisbane in Australia.
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If you love your local chalk stream then why not help look after it?
Our 25th Anniversary
We’re pleased to publish the ’25 Years of the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project’ report which summarises project activities, looks at the past and current condition of the Chilterns streams, and sets outs the future vision for the project.
Chalk Streams in Crisis Report
The Chilterns Chalk Streams Project contributed to the 2019 ‘Chalk Streams in Crisis’ report, which provides a more detailed look at the issues impacting chalk streams.
National Chalk Streams Strategy
The Chilterns Chalk Streams Project has also contributed to the National Chalk Streams Strategy, which calls for all chalk streams in England to be given enhanced enviornmental status.
Full details of this strategy are available from the Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) Chalk Stream Restoration Group.
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