Find out more about the 'Mending the Misbourne' project and citizen science data so far!

A major new project to help restore one of the Chilterns’ treasured chalk streams is now under way. Mending the Misbourne is a five-year programme led by the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project, working with local partners to improve the health of the River Misbourne and help more people connect with this special place.

Together with match funding from partners, the £1.7 million initiative will deliver a wide range of projects over the next five years aimed at improving the health of the river and its surrounding catchment, in addition to supporting local communities to connect with and enjoy this rare and special habitat. See our Chilterns Chalk Streams Project website (https://www.chilternstreams.org/flagship-projects/mending-the-misbourne/)for more information on the project.

In this evening of discussions we will be showcasing work done so far since the Mending the Misbourne project was launched in April.

As well as revealing early results from a busy year of citizen science that has seen the start of 6 new survey types in 6 months, the talks will also cover progress on education and engagement events, farmer cluster activities, and restoration plans. It will be a great time to get together and celebrate what we have all achieved so far working in partnership, and to look to the future.

This free public talk is open to everyone - whether you are a citizen scientist wanting to find out more about how your data is used, already involved in action to mend the misbourne, if you are interested in getting involved, or if you just want to hear more about rivers!

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Ceri Groves, Assistant Programme Manager, CCSP - Introducing "Mending the Misbourne" - project aims and actions

Iona McMillan, Citizen Science Coordinator, CCSP - Citizen Science Updates - collaborative catchment monitoring on the Misbourne

Laura Silverstone, Education & Engagement Officer, CCSP - Education and engagement - community involvement in Mending the Misbourne

Flow training for citizen scientists in the Misbourne at Denham Country Park

What to expect:

Meeting at 6.30pm at the White Hill Centre we will have a series of presentations exploring citizen science data on the Misbourne, and an overview of the diverse projects happening with Mending the Misbourne.

There will also be free light refreshments and a chance to chat, ask questions and get together.

Meeting location:

This event is happening at the Chalfont St. Giles Memorial Hall, School Lane, Chalfont St Giles HP8 4JJ

There is free parking on site

Who is this event for?

This free event is open to everyone! Whether you are already involved in Misbourne citizen science or interested in volunteering; a local resident to the Misbourne; want to learn more about chalk streams; are involved in rivers elsewhere ... anyone with any interest is very welcome to come along.

Contact:

If you have any questions about the evening, please email us at chalkstreams@chilterns.org.uk.

SmartRivers sampling as part of Mending the Misbourne

Description supplied by the event organiser.