Archives Month: September 2024

Update on Chesham Moor

Work is now underway on our project to restore the River Chess at Chesham Moor. We’re delighted with the level of interest this project has generated. Lots of local people have come to us with questions about the project, so we’ve done our best to address them here.   Chesham Moor FAQs   Thank you...

Citizen Science work highlighted in new film

Recently our River Chess Smarter Water Catchment team were delighted to contribute towards an ambitious digital campaign spearheaded by The Chartered Institution of Water and Environment Management (CIWEM) and in collaboration with Content With Purpose (CWP). The campaign titled “The Ripple Effect: Inspiring a Resilient Environment” showcases the essential work of water and environmental management...

Notice of planned works to the River Chess at Chesham Moor

Exciting planned river restoration works at Chesham Moor will temporarily reduce access to the area this autumn/winter. Information about a river channel enhancement scheme that is due to start on a side channel of the river Chess on 24th September 2024 and will take 6 to 8 weeks  (subject to consents being granted). The failing...

Chilterns National Landscape secures funding to develop ‘Not Bourne Yesterday’

The Chilterns National Landscape has received a £350k grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for Not Bourne Yesterday: Chalk Stream Communities of the Chilterns, an exciting project that will restore and protect the Chilterns’ chalk streams. Made possible by National Lottery players, the project aims to restore and rejuvenate the Chilterns’ fragile chalk streams...