News: Rivers and streams

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Chalk Stream Poems by Young Writers © Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Young poets win chalk stream competition

Local creative talent has been put in the spotlight, as we announce the 16 young poets who have won prizes in our chalk stream poetry competition.

Chalk stream at Winnall Moors © Martin de Retuerto

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.

River Itchen, with aquatic plants reflected in the surface. England: Hampshire, Ovington, May

Community project awarded chalk stream grant

A community-led project in Bishop's Sutton has been awarded a Watercress and Winterbournes Community Grant, to engage the village residents with their chalk stream.