A win for the River Chess: Chesham pumping station closes
Date: 04th December 2025
The Environment Agency has revoked Affinity Water’s licence to abstract water from Chesham pumping station.
Tag Archive: Chalk streams
Celebrate World Rivers Day with Not Bourne Yesterday
Date: 24th September 2025
Families, nature lovers, and curious locals are invited to explore, discover, and connect with the River Wye.
New citizen science report highlights critical findings
Date: 03rd June 2025
The Smarter Water Catchment project has published a report showcasing citizen science on the River Chess.
New planning guidance launched to protect fragile chalk streams
Date: 19th May 2025
We are excited to announce the launch of the Chilterns Chalk Streams Planning Guidance.
A Christmas message from our Chief Executive
Date: 19th December 2024
As 2024 comes to an end, Chilterns Chief Executive Dr Elaine King reflects on achievements from the past year.
Chess Smarter Water Catchment team features in “The Ripple Effect”
Date: 25th September 2024
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).