For the dedicated searcher, our chalk streams are windows into history. Jane Eastman immerses us in the wonderful world of 'streamlarking'.

Do you have a cesspit, septic tank, or sewage treatment plant? If used improperly, it could risk damage to your home and the local environment. Here's how to ensure you have a safe, legal,…

All across rural Hampshire, potential pollution sources hide in plain sight. Household cesspits, septic tanks, and sewage treatment plants can leak sewage if not sized, sited, or used correctly,…

Many properties in rural Hampshire are disconnected from the main sewer network, relying instead on private 'off-mains' systems. Here's a quick guide to how these systems work, and…

As we enter the colder months, our chalk streams offer a wonderous spectacle: the breeding of some iconic fish species.

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.

When a green thumb meets a passion for nature, great things can happen. Chris Cotterell shares how he cares for a chalk stream at the Bombay Sapphire Distillery in Laverstoke.

Keen to feed your local waterfowl? There's no knead for bread, which can seriously harm the birds and their habitats. Here's an easy guide to healthy and affordable alternatives.

If you have a love for wildlife, what can be better than sharing it with others? Bob Barnham explains how his daughter's personal passion has inspired a whole community.

As soaring temperatures sweep the country, the wildlife in Hampshire's chalk streams are feeling the heat. We look at what this means for these rare and precious habitats.