News: Watercress and Winterbournes

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Volunteers © Jon Hawkins

Volunteers sought for chalk stream projects

Can you help save our chalk streams? The Watercress and Winterbournes scheme is making a real difference for these rare and precious habitats, but we need your help to do it.

Smartphone nature photography © Getty Images

Chalk stream photo competition winners chosen

We asked our local communities to capture the best of the Test and Itchen headwaters, as part of the Watercress and Winterbournes scheme. We're now delighted to share the prize-winning…

Footpath erosion on the River Arle in Alresford © Aquascience Ltd

Notice of footpath restoration works in Alresford

Alresford's beautiful chalk stream is well-loved by its community, but bank erosion is posing problems for people and wildlife alike. We're pleased to give notice of works to tackle this…

Photography © Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION

New closing date for photo competition

Want to enter our chalk stream photography competition? In response to this year's Covid-19 restrictions, you now have more time to do so.