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Cheriton Primary School planting wildflowers by the Cheriton Stream © Simon Newman

Wildflower Planting at Cheriton

The Cheriton Stream runs through the heart of the village that shares its name. With support from Watercress and Winterbournes, its residents are enhancing the habitat with wildflowers.

New path, bench and platform at Millennium Green Pond © HIWWT 

Improving Access at Millennium Green Pond

Our chalk streams are amazing places to experience nature. The Watercress and Winterbournes partners have been helping the people of Laverstoke and Freefolk to get closer to theirs.

Jug of water with glass © K V Kirrilov

How to Save Water in Your Home

With clean water available at the turn of a tap, it's easy to take this natural resource for granted. But did you know that our water use has a big effect on nature? Join us for a deep dive…

Watering can © Calinat via Getty Images

How to Save Water in Your Garden

When the weather grows warmer many of us reach for the garden hose, but this demand for water can damage our local chalk streams. Here's our top tips for keeping that garden tap turned off.…

Fencing on the Bourne Rivulet at Stoke © Wessex Rivers Trust

Stopping Sediment in Stoke

The clear water and gravelly beds of chalk streams offer fantastic habitat for wildlife. At Stoke, the Watercress and Winterbournes partners have been working to keep them that way.

Chalk stream at Winnall Moors © Martin de Retuerto

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.

Chub ©  Jack Perks

Helping Wild Fish at Hurstbourne Priors

Historic structures are important to our chalk stream heritage, but can pose a problem for migrating fish. At Hurstbourne Priors, the Watercress and Winterbournes partners have been getting our…

Pillhill Brook at Little Ann © Wild Trout Trust

Habitat Restoration at Little Ann

Chalk streams are fantastic places for wild fish, but only if they reach their full potential. The Watercress and Winterbournes partners have recently given the Pillhill Brook a helping hand.

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