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.
Tag Archive: River Chess
Notice of planned works to the River Chess at Chesham Moor
Date: 05th September 2024
Exciting planned river restoration works at Chesham Moor will temporarily reduce access to the area this autumn/winter.
The Charming Chess Valley
by Mary Tebje
Date: 20th July 2023
A chalk stream, far-reaching valley views, a tucked-away Manor House and the mewing of red kites for company on this circular Chess Valley walk.
Highlights from the Chess Valley Heritage Day
Date: 06th April 2023
Did you know that copper needs to be heated to temperatures of about 11000C before it can be cast into a mould? This temperature can only be reached in a furnace using charcoal. After cooling it can be filed and cold hammered to refine its shape and remove any rough edges. Copper smelting is just...
The Heart of the Chilterns: Volunteers #5 Hefin Rhys, Chess Watch Volunteer
Date: 02nd December 2022
Hazel spent a year learning butterfly, bird and plants identification and survey methodology with the 'Tracking the Impact' project.
The Heart of the Chilterns: Volunteers #3 Alice Dancer, River Chess Citizen Science volunteer
Date: 26th August 2022
Alice Dancer is a brand new volunteer who’s just got started with citizen science volunteering, helping to monitor the health of the River Chess chalk stream.