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We are part of a new project to make data available to the public on the impacts of pollution on the River Chess.
River groups call for water restrictions now as drought conditions threaten southern chalk streams.
Thames Water and Affinity Water are planning to work together on a new reservoir project to reduce our dependence on groundwater supplies.
Flow monitoring on the upper and lower Chess reveals the good, the bad and the beautiful.
News Archive 2010
Water Levels Declined in November
Dec 18, 2010
Groundwater recharge remained below average during November, leading to concerns of low flows in 2011.
Fly Monitoring Triggers Investigation
Dec 1, 2010
The RCA's Riverfly Monitoring scheme results for November have triggered an investigation by the Environment Agency.
Could New Housing Harm the Chess?
Nov 26, 2010
For the second time this year, the RCA has made a detailed submission as part of the consultation process on the Core Strategy for Chiltern District.
Nov 25, 2010
Please use DEFRA's brief survey on water and the water industry to tell them your concerns about the Chess.
Good Turn Out For Fourth Public Meeting
Oct 30, 2010
Our fourth public meeting, held on the 27th October, had a good turn out at Blackwell Farm (Chesham), with a mix of landowners, people who work on the river and interested residents finding out about the RCA's recent activities.
Jun 15, 2010
Four RCA volunteers are now qualified fly monitors and will be undertaking monthly monitoring at 10 sites along the length of the river from Chesham to Rickmansworth.
May 30, 2010
RCA members met with Thames Water to discuss water quality issues surrounding the Chesham Sewage Treatment Works.
Chiltern Plans - What Does It Mean For The Chess?
Apr 26, 2010
The RCA has formally responded to Chiltern District Council's public consultation on their Draft Core Strategy. Part of CDC's Local Development Framework, the Core Strategy sets out how the central-government set target of 145 new houses in the district until 2026 will be achieved.
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