Blog: Sophie Evingar

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Moragh Stirling (Wessex Rivers Trust) and Timi Van Houten (Chalk Stream Champion) restore the surface of Flashetts footpath, Overton © Wessex Rivers Trust

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.

Mayfly © Jon Hawkins

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.

Alresford Eel House © HIWWT

Enhancing Alresford Eel House

In historic Alresford, community members have found a new way to tell the story of a chalk stream heritage gem.

Colin Nichols, Chalk Stream Champion, restoring brickwork at Bere Mill © HIWWT small

Heritage Structure Restoration at Bere Mill

Mysterious structures are all that remains of many historic water meadow systems, making them precious pieces of local history. The Watercress and Winterbournes partners have been restoring…

Stretch of Dark Lane in Cheriton © HIWWT

Stopping Sediment in Cheriton

In Cheriton, a rural lane has been funnelling harmful sediment into the local chalk stream. The Watercress and Winterbournes partners have been helping the community to find a solution.

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