On the 11th February from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm, a Chilterns Chalk Stream conference will be taking place online for free.
It will be lead by The Rt Hon Earl Howe as Patron of the Chiltern Society, and include discussion from water board representatives and the council. They will be asked to reflect on how they are translating the strategy into action for Chiltern chalk streams, and highlight progress since the last meeting in October 2020.
Agenda:
Welcome and introduction to the Chiltern Society: Catherine Moncrieff
Importance of Chiltern Chalk Streams: Earl Howe
The Chalk Stream Restoration Strategy: Charles Rangeley-Wilson
Panel discussion, chaired by Earl Howe:
– Richard Aylard Thames Water
– Paul Hickey Ofwat/RAPID
– Elaine King Chilterns Conservation Board
– Stuart Ledger Affinity Water
– Sam Lumb Environment Agency
– Charles Rangeley-Wilson – Chair National Chalk Stream Restoration Group
– Bucks Council – tbc
Questions and comments from the audience (15-20 mins)
Closing remarks: Earl Howe and Cat Moncrieff
To get involved head to https://chilternsociety.org.uk/event/chalk-rivers-action-group-crag-chalk-stream-on-line-conference/
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