Our Chess Smarter Water Catchment project is tackling the issues that face the river and its catchment through partnership working.
The Chess Smarter Water Catchment project started in 2021 with the vision of making the River Chess catchment a jewel in the heart of the Chilterns landscape. Work is well underway to make this happen, protecting landscapes, enhancing habitats and improving water quality and flow. But there is plenty more to do over the 10-year term of the project.
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About the project
Our Smarter Water Catchment project is tackling the issues that face the River Chess and its catchment through partnership working.
Citizen Science
The Smarter Water Catchment (SWC) team is rolling out a new reptile and amphibian monitoring programme in the Chess Valley. Join us for the survey!
What we do
The data the project collects is vital in our fight to save the River and its catchment. Find out how.
News
Extended riverfly surveys Chesham moor
As announced before, the restoration work has started at Chesham Moor. In order to prepare for the restoration we have...
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...
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...
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