Chilterns Chalk Streams Project
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The Chilterns Chalk Streams Project is a partnership set up to conserve & enhance chalk streams in the Chilterns National Landscape @chilternsnl.bsky.social
‼️The new River Chess Smarter Water Catchment eNewsletter has just gone out ‼️
It's full of news, the latest results and upcoming events.
If you haven't received it contact us and we will add you to our mailing list!
chesscs@chilterns.org.uk
It's full of news, the latest results and upcoming events.
If you haven't received it contact us and we will add you to our mailing list!
chesscs@chilterns.org.uk
January 7, 2026 at 2:03 PM
‼️The new River Chess Smarter Water Catchment eNewsletter has just gone out ‼️
It's full of news, the latest results and upcoming events.
If you haven't received it contact us and we will add you to our mailing list!
chesscs@chilterns.org.uk
It's full of news, the latest results and upcoming events.
If you haven't received it contact us and we will add you to our mailing list!
chesscs@chilterns.org.uk
January 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Wishing you a wonderful festive break, from all the Chilterns Chalk Streams Team! We shall see you in the New Year. 🎄🥳🐟
#chalkstream #troutstanding
#chalkstream #troutstanding
December 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Wishing you a wonderful festive break, from all the Chilterns Chalk Streams Team! We shall see you in the New Year. 🎄🥳🐟
#chalkstream #troutstanding
#chalkstream #troutstanding
Winter flow monitoring!
Surface water rains have increased flows over the last month. These rains are also just starting to be seen in the Aquifer Recharge, the underground sponge that feeds our precious #chalkstreams in drier months. After the dry summer, this is welcome news.
#gowiththeflow
Surface water rains have increased flows over the last month. These rains are also just starting to be seen in the Aquifer Recharge, the underground sponge that feeds our precious #chalkstreams in drier months. After the dry summer, this is welcome news.
#gowiththeflow
December 22, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Winter flow monitoring!
Surface water rains have increased flows over the last month. These rains are also just starting to be seen in the Aquifer Recharge, the underground sponge that feeds our precious #chalkstreams in drier months. After the dry summer, this is welcome news.
#gowiththeflow
Surface water rains have increased flows over the last month. These rains are also just starting to be seen in the Aquifer Recharge, the underground sponge that feeds our precious #chalkstreams in drier months. After the dry summer, this is welcome news.
#gowiththeflow
Are you a Riverfly volunteer looking to expand your skills? Take the next step and join our Extended Riverfly training day!
Monday 13th April, Restore Hope Latimer
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/extended-riverfly-training-spring-2026-tickets-1977872829877?aff=oddtdtcreator
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
Monday 13th April, Restore Hope Latimer
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/extended-riverfly-training-spring-2026-tickets-1977872829877?aff=oddtdtcreator
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
Extended Riverfly Training Spring 2026
Already confident in the Riverfly method? Join us to learn more about freshwater invertebrate groups with Steve Brooks, Riverfly Co-chair
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Are you a Riverfly volunteer looking to expand your skills? Take the next step and join our Extended Riverfly training day!
Monday 13th April, Restore Hope Latimer
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/extended-riverfly-training-spring-2026-tickets-1977872829877?aff=oddtdtcreator
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
Monday 13th April, Restore Hope Latimer
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/extended-riverfly-training-spring-2026-tickets-1977872829877?aff=oddtdtcreator
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
Interested in volunteering in river conservation? Join our Riverfly Training course to learn how to monitor aquatic macroinvertebrates - everyone welcome!
Saturday 18th April, Restore Hope Latimer, HP5 1TU
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977870797799?aff=oddtdtcreator
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
Saturday 18th April, Restore Hope Latimer, HP5 1TU
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977870797799?aff=oddtdtcreator
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
Spring 2026 Riverfly Training Day
Learn how to identify and record abundances of freshwater invertebrates as a Riverfly monitor.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Interested in volunteering in river conservation? Join our Riverfly Training course to learn how to monitor aquatic macroinvertebrates - everyone welcome!
Saturday 18th April, Restore Hope Latimer, HP5 1TU
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977870797799?aff=oddtdtcreator
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
Saturday 18th April, Restore Hope Latimer, HP5 1TU
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977870797799?aff=oddtdtcreator
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
Our partners at the Floods and Droughts Research Infrastructure programme are running an exciting workshop on environmental sensor innovation on February 16-17th 2026. Take a look to find out more and apply for a space:
Workshop: Innovating Environmental Sensing With Open and Low-cost Hardware | Floods and Droughts Research Infrastructure
Location In-person Chesham, Buckinghamshire Cost Free - funded accommodation, subsistence and travel Date Mon, 16/02/2026 - Tue, 17/02/2026 Please apply here by 12/01/26. We expect to notify applicants of outcomes by 23/01/26.This 2-day workshop offers an opportunity to experiment with sensors to ga...
fdri.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Our partners at the Floods and Droughts Research Infrastructure programme are running an exciting workshop on environmental sensor innovation on February 16-17th 2026. Take a look to find out more and apply for a space:
Want to monitor chalk stream restoration projects? Join our Modular River Physical Survey training day to learn how to assess river habitats - everyone welcome!
Saturday 28th February, Hughenden Manor, HP14 4LA
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977877500848?aff=oddtdtcreator
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
Saturday 28th February, Hughenden Manor, HP14 4LA
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977877500848?aff=oddtdtcreator
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
MoRPh Training Day Spring 2026
Learn how to conduct the Modular River Physical Survey technique, and get involved in citizen science to protect chalk streams
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Want to monitor chalk stream restoration projects? Join our Modular River Physical Survey training day to learn how to assess river habitats - everyone welcome!
Saturday 28th February, Hughenden Manor, HP14 4LA
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977877500848?aff=oddtdtcreator
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
Saturday 28th February, Hughenden Manor, HP14 4LA
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977877500848?aff=oddtdtcreator
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
Fantastic morning at Chenies School celebrating “Slow the Flow”! From cutting water use & surface flow to raising awareness of chalk streams, the community came together to share achievements. https://www.chilternstreams.org/our-work/projects/chenies-primary-school-slow-the-flow/
December 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Fantastic morning at Chenies School celebrating “Slow the Flow”! From cutting water use & surface flow to raising awareness of chalk streams, the community came together to share achievements. https://www.chilternstreams.org/our-work/projects/chenies-primary-school-slow-the-flow/
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Told ya! www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Nature recovery plan in England hit by clause allowing contracts to end with a year’s notice
Conservationists say changes, coupled with underfunding, will curb take-up and leave less land protected for nature
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Told ya! www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The CCSP Newsletter has gone out at the start of the month.
If you've missed it, no worry!
Sign up for on our mailing list and you can get the CCSP newsletter straight to your (virtual) door!
chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
If you've missed it, no worry!
Sign up for on our mailing list and you can get the CCSP newsletter straight to your (virtual) door!
chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The CCSP Newsletter has gone out at the start of the month.
If you've missed it, no worry!
Sign up for on our mailing list and you can get the CCSP newsletter straight to your (virtual) door!
chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
If you've missed it, no worry!
Sign up for on our mailing list and you can get the CCSP newsletter straight to your (virtual) door!
chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
Great news for the river Chess!
The Environment Agency confirmed that it has revoked Affinity Water’s licence to abstract water from Chesham Pumping station
The Environment Agency confirmed that it has revoked Affinity Water’s licence to abstract water from Chesham Pumping station
EA confirms closure of Chesham Pumping Station
The Environment Agency confirmed that it has revoked Affinity Water’s licence to abstract water from Chesham Pumping station earlier this month, ending months of uncertainty over the future of the site. Affinity Water voluntarily turned off their pumps at the site in 2020 to improve flows in the River Chess following years of campaigning...
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December 3, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Great news for the river Chess!
The Environment Agency confirmed that it has revoked Affinity Water’s licence to abstract water from Chesham Pumping station
The Environment Agency confirmed that it has revoked Affinity Water’s licence to abstract water from Chesham Pumping station
River Chess Citizen Science Evening - TODAY!
Join us to discover the latest findings from citizen science on the River Chess.
See you all this evening
Join us to discover the latest findings from citizen science on the River Chess.
See you all this evening
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Join us for an evening discussing the latest findings on this beautiful chalk stream and celebrating another great year of citizen science!
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December 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
River Chess Citizen Science Evening - TODAY!
Join us to discover the latest findings from citizen science on the River Chess.
See you all this evening
Join us to discover the latest findings from citizen science on the River Chess.
See you all this evening
‼️Tomorrow ‼️
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Join us to discover the latest findings from citizen science on the River Chess!
We will celebrate a year of great work by our citizen science teams, and share the latest updates on the River Chess.
See you all there!
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Join us to discover the latest findings from citizen science on the River Chess!
We will celebrate a year of great work by our citizen science teams, and share the latest updates on the River Chess.
See you all there!
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Join us for an evening discussing the latest findings on this beautiful chalk stream and celebrating another great year of citizen science!
bit.ly
December 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
‼️Tomorrow ‼️
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Join us to discover the latest findings from citizen science on the River Chess!
We will celebrate a year of great work by our citizen science teams, and share the latest updates on the River Chess.
See you all there!
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Join us to discover the latest findings from citizen science on the River Chess!
We will celebrate a year of great work by our citizen science teams, and share the latest updates on the River Chess.
See you all there!
If you are in London the free "Thirst- In Search of Freshwater" exhibition at the Wellcome collection is well worth a visit!
We were really impressed with the cafe's **Wonderwater menu** revealing the hidden water footprint behind your food @wellcometrust.bsky.social
We were really impressed with the cafe's **Wonderwater menu** revealing the hidden water footprint behind your food @wellcometrust.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
If you are in London the free "Thirst- In Search of Freshwater" exhibition at the Wellcome collection is well worth a visit!
We were really impressed with the cafe's **Wonderwater menu** revealing the hidden water footprint behind your food @wellcometrust.bsky.social
We were really impressed with the cafe's **Wonderwater menu** revealing the hidden water footprint behind your food @wellcometrust.bsky.social
🌈The Chilterns are beautiful this time of the year! 🌈
Autumn light has a dramatic potential, creating a unique atmosphere for photography. The best time to capture this light is just after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun is low on the horizon. 🌔
Share your favourite photos with us! 👇
Autumn light has a dramatic potential, creating a unique atmosphere for photography. The best time to capture this light is just after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun is low on the horizon. 🌔
Share your favourite photos with us! 👇
November 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🌈The Chilterns are beautiful this time of the year! 🌈
Autumn light has a dramatic potential, creating a unique atmosphere for photography. The best time to capture this light is just after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun is low on the horizon. 🌔
Share your favourite photos with us! 👇
Autumn light has a dramatic potential, creating a unique atmosphere for photography. The best time to capture this light is just after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun is low on the horizon. 🌔
Share your favourite photos with us! 👇
MoRPh Training day
Excellent attendance at our Modular River Survey day.
We need more monitors to survey our chalk streams, especially the Hamble Brook and Hughenden Stream.
Get in touch if you think you can help!
chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
Excellent attendance at our Modular River Survey day.
We need more monitors to survey our chalk streams, especially the Hamble Brook and Hughenden Stream.
Get in touch if you think you can help!
chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
MoRPh Training day
Excellent attendance at our Modular River Survey day.
We need more monitors to survey our chalk streams, especially the Hamble Brook and Hughenden Stream.
Get in touch if you think you can help!
chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
Excellent attendance at our Modular River Survey day.
We need more monitors to survey our chalk streams, especially the Hamble Brook and Hughenden Stream.
Get in touch if you think you can help!
chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
Last week the we joined the Chilterns National Landscape team and visited the Luton Henge.
The site is used for community events and performances and part of the Nature Calling Programme designed to promote connection between communities and their local National Landscape.
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
The site is used for community events and performances and part of the Nature Calling Programme designed to promote connection between communities and their local National Landscape.
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Last week the we joined the Chilterns National Landscape team and visited the Luton Henge.
The site is used for community events and performances and part of the Nature Calling Programme designed to promote connection between communities and their local National Landscape.
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
The site is used for community events and performances and part of the Nature Calling Programme designed to promote connection between communities and their local National Landscape.
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
‼️Two weeks to go ‼️
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Join us for an evening of celebration and socializing.
You will hear about NOSES and SmartRivers surveys, the impacts of the phosphate stripping in Chesham and updates on new collaborations.
See you all there!
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Join us for an evening of celebration and socializing.
You will hear about NOSES and SmartRivers surveys, the impacts of the phosphate stripping in Chesham and updates on new collaborations.
See you all there!
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Join us for an evening discussing the latest findings on this beautiful chalk stream and celebrating another great year of citizen science!
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM
‼️Two weeks to go ‼️
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Join us for an evening of celebration and socializing.
You will hear about NOSES and SmartRivers surveys, the impacts of the phosphate stripping in Chesham and updates on new collaborations.
See you all there!
River Chess Citizen Science Evening
Join us for an evening of celebration and socializing.
You will hear about NOSES and SmartRivers surveys, the impacts of the phosphate stripping in Chesham and updates on new collaborations.
See you all there!
🐟Great day today learning about Redd surveying. 🐟
If interested in surveying for redd contact us!
chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
If interested in surveying for redd contact us!
chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🐟Great day today learning about Redd surveying. 🐟
If interested in surveying for redd contact us!
chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
If interested in surveying for redd contact us!
chalkstreamsvolunteers@chilterns.org.uk
The unseasonal warm weather we are having means that you can spot Trout redds, spawning sites, on some rivers like the recently restore River Gade. The redds in the photos are from the section restored in 2018.
November 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The unseasonal warm weather we are having means that you can spot Trout redds, spawning sites, on some rivers like the recently restore River Gade. The redds in the photos are from the section restored in 2018.
❗Redd Survey Training ❗
Don't miss the opportunity to train for redd surveys!
If you are interested in helping monitor brown trout on the Chess, join the free training day this Monday
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
Don't miss the opportunity to train for redd surveys!
If you are interested in helping monitor brown trout on the Chess, join the free training day this Monday
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
Redd Survey Training
Training to participate in brown trout redd surveys in the Chess
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November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
❗Redd Survey Training ❗
Don't miss the opportunity to train for redd surveys!
If you are interested in helping monitor brown trout on the Chess, join the free training day this Monday
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
Don't miss the opportunity to train for redd surveys!
If you are interested in helping monitor brown trout on the Chess, join the free training day this Monday
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
🐟Redd Survey Training 🐟
We are running redd surveys to monitor our brown trout population, and we need your help.
Take part in the training and help monitor brown trout on the Chess.
Latimer Park
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
We are running redd surveys to monitor our brown trout population, and we need your help.
Take part in the training and help monitor brown trout on the Chess.
Latimer Park
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
Redd Survey Training
Training to participate in brown trout redd surveys in the Chess
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🐟Redd Survey Training 🐟
We are running redd surveys to monitor our brown trout population, and we need your help.
Take part in the training and help monitor brown trout on the Chess.
Latimer Park
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
We are running redd surveys to monitor our brown trout population, and we need your help.
Take part in the training and help monitor brown trout on the Chess.
Latimer Park
Nov 17 from 9:30am to 12pm
https://bit.ly/487rYCf
@chilternsnl.bsky.social @riverchesspaul.bsky.social
Chess - Sarratt Cottages
Have a look at some of these amazing photos take with a drone!
Enjoy the Autumn colours in the Chilterns 🍃🍂🍄💛
Have a look at some of these amazing photos take with a drone!
Enjoy the Autumn colours in the Chilterns 🍃🍂🍄💛
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Chess - Sarratt Cottages
Have a look at some of these amazing photos take with a drone!
Enjoy the Autumn colours in the Chilterns 🍃🍂🍄💛
Have a look at some of these amazing photos take with a drone!
Enjoy the Autumn colours in the Chilterns 🍃🍂🍄💛
Reposted by Chilterns Chalk Streams Project
✨ Last chance to get your ticket! ✨
📆 The Riverfly Conference - 14th November, at the Natural History Museum.
🐛 We're thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, Josh Cohen at Leeds University, discussing their project: Riverkin.
👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theriverflypartnership/1670265
📆 The Riverfly Conference - 14th November, at the Natural History Museum.
🐛 We're thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, Josh Cohen at Leeds University, discussing their project: Riverkin.
👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theriverflypartnership/1670265
November 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
✨ Last chance to get your ticket! ✨
📆 The Riverfly Conference - 14th November, at the Natural History Museum.
🐛 We're thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, Josh Cohen at Leeds University, discussing their project: Riverkin.
👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theriverflypartnership/1670265
📆 The Riverfly Conference - 14th November, at the Natural History Museum.
🐛 We're thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, Josh Cohen at Leeds University, discussing their project: Riverkin.
👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theriverflypartnership/1670265