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ColneCAN
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The Colne Catchment Action Network brings people together to explore better ways to protect, conserve and enhance the water environment of the Colne catchment.
https://colnecan.org.uk
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It was great to join over 100 people at the Colne Catchment Action Network (ColneCAN) conference on 21st October in #Rickmansworth to discuss what we CAN do to restore this chalk river system that covers 1000km2 across parts of 6 counties. Read a full report here:
www.colnecan.org.uk/index.php/al...
November 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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chilternstreams.bsky.social
River Chess Citizen Science Evening 

Do you will hear about our NOSES and SmartRivers surveys, the impacts of the phosphate stripping and updates on new research collaborations happening on the Chess?

Join us in December, everyone welcome!

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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November 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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What a treat! Join Richard Hutton retired @Hillingdon woodland officer at 10am on Mon 10th November for a walk in #Ruislip woods & learn about the fascinating folklore of trees. Meet at Woodland Centre #RuislipLido
@willnorman.co.uk @capitalwalks.bsky.social @slowwaysuk.bsky.social @ramblers.org.uk
November 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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colnevalley.bsky.social
Hugely successful #LitterPicking event this morning in #Fulmer clearing near the Alderbourne River. Many thanks to the enthusiastic volunteers who joined. We teamed up with Fulmer Parish Council, South Bucks Wombles and Bucks & Fulmer councillors.
November 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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£2m project to track 'forever chemicals' in UK rivers.
Scientists from @Bruneluni @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social
are leading the research.
www.brunel.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
@hillingdonherald.bsky.social
£2m project to track 'forever chemicals' in UK rivers
A £2m UK research project will track toxic
www.brunel.ac.uk
November 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
colnecan.bsky.social
Aquatic plastic #recycling charity ReAP have a hub in Tolpits Lane #Watford. If you’re organising a litter pick locally near a pond, river, canal or lake get in touch & they’ll #recycle what you pick. Doubly good for the #enviroment! @watfordcouncil.bsky.social
www.colnecan.org.uk/index.php/th...
October 31, 2025 at 12:16 PM
colnecan.bsky.social
Finalist in @EarthshotPrize has designed self-cleaning filter for washing machines which stops harmful microplastics from entering our rivers, oceans and water supplies.
earthshotprize.org/winners-fina...
#pollution
Matter - The Earthshot Prize 2025 Finalist
Matter's breakthrough self-cleaning filter for homes and factories stops harmful microplastics from entering our rivers, oceans and water supplies.
earthshotprize.org
October 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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chilternstreams.bsky.social
Looking for free half term activities? 
We have 2 story and craft sessions next week in Rickmansworth and Amersham. Come and find out about the wildlife 
Suitable for ages 3-10years, no booking required.
Events
What's on in and around our Chilterns Chalk Streams? Find out here.
www.chilternstreams.org
October 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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colnevalley.bsky.social
Nature is putting on an amazing display of #Autumn colours right now. Could she be telling you to leave your screen, get out there and enjoy some #freshair and #exercise? Here are some places to walk suggested by the Colne Valley Park team. #walks
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/autumn-walks...
October 27, 2025 at 10:08 AM
colnecan.bsky.social
the ColneCAN Conference tomorrow Tuesday 21st October at
@WatersmeetVenue #Rickmansworth is fully booked.
We’re excited for a day of talks, much networking & afternoon walks. A great day of Catchment Partnership working is promised.
@AffinityWater @thameswater @ThreeRiversDC
October 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Do you want to know how much rain fell in the #Herts and North #London Area during September or how high the river flows were?
@EnvAgency
www.gov.uk/government/p...
October 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
colnecan.bsky.social
Campaign to plant 100 Black poplar trees in #Herts:
This scheme is being implemented by Nicholas Buxton, the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire in collaboration with @HMWTBadger. Learn more about how you can get involved here
www.colnecan.org.uk/index.php/th...
October 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Rivers need room to recover!
The Wildlife Trusts are calling on @ukgovernment.bsky.social to:
Fund a nationwide nature-rich river corridor
Support farmers: make space for water with accessible funding

www.colnecan.org.uk/index.php/al...
October 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Common Snipe @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social. Photo by Daniel Ellerby.

@colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

#birds #waders #snipe
October 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
colnecan.bsky.social
Excellent to catch up with partners at the recent CaSTCo event.
@thameswater.bsky.social
@thames21.bsky.social
@UrbanRiverS_
October 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
colnecan.bsky.social
Our catchment coordinator Lucy Shuker @gwksouth.bsky.social was delighted to be at the recent CaSTCo event. Great to celebrate the value of our amazing citizen scientists & the data they gather.
October 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
colnecan.bsky.social
Campaign to plant 100 Black poplar trees in #Herts:
This scheme is being implemented by Nicholas Buxton, the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire in collaboration with @HMWTBadger. Learn more about how you can get involved here
www.colnecan.org.uk/index.php/th...
October 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
colnecan.bsky.social
Our catchment coordinator Lucy Shuker @gwksouth.bsky.social was delighted to be at the CaSTCo event last week for the launch of the Road Map for rolling out benefits & next steps following citizen science pilots #castco2025.
October 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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maplelodgereserve.bsky.social
Nuthatch at the reserve yesterday. Photo by @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social member, Iain Nibbsy.

@colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #nuthatch #birds
Close-up photograph of a Nuthatch on a tree in a typical Nuthatch pose.
September 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
colnecan.bsky.social
@gwksouth.bsky.social are looking for an enthusiastic Rivers Project Officer to deliver a variety of river enhancement, monitoring and citizen science-based community engagement across the Colne Catchment. Last chance to apply! Expires today.
#recruiting
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/job/rivers-p...
Rivers Project Officer - Colne Valley Regional Park
We are looking for an enthusiastic Rivers Project Officer to deliver a variety of river enhancement, monitoring and citizen science-based community engagement across the Colne Catchment. Summary of ro...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Nicky from @gwksouth.bsky.social spent a Saturday morning at Willowbank in #NewDenham with Malcolm and his #volunteer friends recently and was impressed by their #Riverfly monitoring skills and set up, thank you Roger @goldcrest10.bsky.social for the photos. @riverflies.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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chilternstreams.bsky.social
River Ver, St Albans, images taken within 100m of each other. Different ways chalk streams support their local mammalian populations: both important symbols of the role these streams play in our modern society, and should be cherished and celebrated!
(Water vole photo: credit Ver Valley Society)
September 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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chilternstreams.bsky.social
We were excited to join the CaSTCo conference yesterday celebrating the launch of their new roadmap for unified catchment monitoring. https://castco.org/roadmap/
Inspiring collaboration with organisations from across the country, all passionate about the power of citizen science to help our rivers!
September 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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‼️ Check out our Events page with new events and training opportunities! ‼️

Events
What's on in and around our Chilterns Chalk Streams? Find out here.
www.chilternstreams.org
September 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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chilternstreams.bsky.social
Free Modular River Survey (MoRPh) training day

15 November 10:00

https://bit.ly/466Ujr1

Very limited spaces available, book now to avoid disappointment.
MoRPh Training day 2025
Do you want to know more about MoRPh survey or would you like to refresh your skills? Join us in November!
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September 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM