Exciting improvements coming to the Chess Valley Walk
Date: 22nd September 2026
Restoration works and access improvements along the Chess Valley Walk have begun to enhance the surrounding landscape for both people and wildlife.
Tag Archive: Chalk streams
Trout release? Wye-ever not!
Date: 25th March 2026
Not Bourne Yesterday and Dadima’s walking group released thirty brown trout into the River Wye in High Wycombe.
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.
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.