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Read on to learn more about our England’s endangered chalk streams, ways in which you can help preserve them and keep up to date with Chalk River and what we’ve been doing.
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chalk river tricycle
Since founding Chalk River in Emsworth, Dan has been passionate about promoting sustainability. As an avid cyclist and regular on the South Downs hills, he envisioned a business that moved in step with the environment – quite literally.
chalk river challenge
GET READY FOR AN ADVENTURE AND UNCOVER THE WONDERS OF THESE RARE, WILDLIFE-RICH HABITATS!
Chalk streams: England’s Hidden Rainforests
Chalkstreams are among the rarest habitats on Earth, with 85% of the world’s 260 true chalkstreams located in England. These streams arise where chalk bedrock meets the surface, filtering rainwater into cool, nutrient-rich flows that support high biodiversity — earning them the nickname “England’s rainforests.”
England’s Chalk Streams Under Threat from Sewage Pollution
England’s chalk streams, often described as the nation’s "rainforests" for their ecological richness and rarity, are facing a serious and growing threat: untreated sewage.
A Milestone for England’s Chalk Streams: Launch of the Implementation Plan
On 15 June 2023, a major step forward was taken in the fight to save England’s globally rare chalk streams, with the formal launch of the Chalk Stream Strategy Implementation Plan. This marks a significant moment in conservation—a shift from words to action.
england’s chalk stream map
Map of England’s chalk streams.