Environment Agency finds Berkshire chalk stream in 'poor' condition

Environment Agency finds Berkshire chalk stream in 'poor' condition

A river in West Berkshire has been rated as having “poor” water quality by the Environment Agency.

Dry spell drives water voles from East Yorkshire chalk stream

Expert says water levels are as low as he can remember, meaning voles are exposed to predators.

Thames Water’s ‘Flagship’ Chalk Stream Given Poor Rating

A chalk stream once championed as a flagship example of habitat restoration has been rated poor for water quality, raising fresh concerns about the health of these globally rare waterways. Chalk streams are considered a special environmental treasure, with the vast majority of the world’s examples found in England, fed by natural springs that keep waters cool, clear, and mineral-rich, supporting a range of sensitive wildlife. The poor rating hig…