Tracking the Impact 2026 Another chance to join us for a celebration of Tracking the Impact.

Tracking the Impact
Only a few days left!
Come and learn more at the free event. Book now!
Tuesday 10th February 19:00 to 21:30
Chesham Cricket Club 

Tracking the Impact 2026 An event for volunteers to review of the surveys of 2025 and look forward to 2026, monitoring wildlife in the Chilterns!

Tracking the Impact 
Only three days left!
Come and learn more at the free event, book NOW!
Saturday 7th February 10.00 to 14:00
Brushwood Suite in the Wades Centre
Princes Risborough 

Tracking the Impact 2026 Another chance to join us for a celebration of Tracking the Impact.

Tracking the Impact 
Tuesday 10th February 19:00 to 21:30
Do you want to know more about the programme? Join us in February!
Book now:

Tracking the Impact 2026 An event for volunteers to review of the surveys of 2025 and look forward to 2026, monitoring wildlife in the Chilterns!

Tracking the Impact 
Saturday 7th February 10.00 to 14:00
Do you want to know more about the programme? Join us in February!
Book now:

Tracking the Impact 2026 An event for volunteers to review of the surveys of 2025 and look forward to 2026, monitoring wildlife in the Chilterns!

Tracking the Impact 
Tuesday 7th February
10.00 to 14:00.
Do you want to know more about the programme? Join us in February!
Book now:

Tracking the Impact 2026 Another chance to join us for a celebration of Tracking the Impact.

Tracking the Impact 
Tuesday 10th February 19:00 to 21:30
Do you want to know more about the programme? Join us in February!
Book now:

Tracking the Impact 2026 An event for volunteers to review of the surveys of 2025 and look forward to 2026, monitoring wildlife in the Chilterns!

Tracking the Impact 
Saturday 7th February 10.00 to 14:00
Do you want to know more about the programme? Join us in February!
Book now:

Tracking the Impact 2026 Another chance to join us for a celebration of Tracking the Impact.

Tracking the Impact 
Tuesday 10th February 19:00 to 21:30
Do you want to know more about the programme? Join us in February!
Book now:

‼️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

Happy New Year!

See you by a #ChalkStream soon 🤞

Wishing you a wonderful festive break, from all the Chilterns Chalk Streams Team! We shall see you in the New Year. 🎄🥳🐟
#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

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

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
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Spring 2026 Riverfly Training Day Learn how to identify and record abundances of freshwater invertebrates as a Riverfly monitor.

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
 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977870797799
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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...

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:

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

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
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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. www.chilternstreams.org/our-work/projects/chenie...

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

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

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...

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

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!

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

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!

‼️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!

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

🌈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!  👇

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

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. 
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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!

‼️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!

🐟Great day today learning about Redd surveying. 🐟

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.

Redd Survey Training Training to participate in brown trout redd surveys in the Chess

❗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
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