Stand on the shoreline and take in the vast views across the waters of Chichester Harbour… The surface shimmers, changing from blue to green to grey. But have you ever wondered, what lies beneath? Environmental DNA analysis Recent “Environmental DNA” water sampling offers us some answers. As fish swim through the water, they leave a DNA signature […]
A guest blog by Alice from Coast and Country Canines about choosing to walk in a safer, more enjoyable and wildlife aware way. As dog owners, we value the natural world – after all, we are the ones out in it every day. Working together to protect natural spaces is just part of being a […]
The King Charles III England Coast Path was officially opened today around the shores of Chichester Harbour. Walkers can now explore 35 miles of Chichester Harbour’s wildlife-rich coastline stretching from South Hayling in Hampshire, to East Head in West Sussex. Combined with neighbouring sections, there are now over 210 continuous miles of coast path between […]
On Friday, 5000 native oysters were returned to the waters of Chichester Harbour, marking a significant step in restoring this endangered marine creature. Secured in cages under the Chichester Harbour Conservancy public jetty at Itchenor by the Harbour Oysters team, the project was joint funded by Chichester Harbour Conservancy and local charity Chichester Harbour Friends. After […]
The Solent Seascape Project is launching Songs from the Solent, a new EP by Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Richard Walters that uses music to spotlight the Solent’s threatened coastal habitats and the communities connected to them. Created during Richard’s Artist Residency with the project, the album is inspired by the Solent’s local community as well as the saltmarshes, seagrass meadows, oyster reefs and seabird […]
Farmers around Chichester Harbour had a welcome boost last week with the announcement that the Farming in Protected Landscapes grant programme will be extended for another three years. The grant scheme supports farmers in enhancing nature recovery, tackling climate change and preserving cultural heritage across England’s 44 National Parks and National Landscapes. The news was […]
Chichester Harbour Conservancy will be hosting a public drop-in session for people to view plans for the footpath and habitat creation at Apuldram meadow. The project is titled The Fishbourne Footpath to Nature Recovery. When: Monday 15 December 1pm – 7.30pm Where: Fishbourne Church Hall, St. Peter & St. Mary, Fishbourne, PO19 3XT Background: Footpath […]
We are lucky to have several volunteers supporting the work of Chichester Harbour Conservancy. Their roles vary from taking part in conservation work parties to supporting school children visiting our Education Centre. In this series Kate L’Amie joins three of our volunteers to find out more… Citizen Science – Counting Birds Jenny Ullman takes part […]
We are lucky to have several volunteers supporting the work of Chichester Harbour Conservancy. Their roles vary from taking part in conservation work parties to supporting school children visiting our Education Centre. Kate L’Amie joins three of our volunteers to find out more… The Volunteer Ranger Our National Landscape Rangers are supported by a small […]
As active supporters of access to STEM careers and readiness for students, Lockheed Martin UK, are continuing for a second year, to sponsor educational field trips to Chichester Harbour for Hampshire Primary School children. The Chichester Harbour Champions programme welcomes groups of primary school children on fully funded educational visits to Chichester Harbour Conservancy’s Education […]
Over half term a team of scouts from 1st Westbourne Scout Group spent a morning volunteering with Chichester Harbour Conservancy. Alice, aged 10 reports on their experience: It was a cold October morning in half term when the Westbourne Scouts met at the Chichester Harbour Conservancy Education Centre. The team gave us a quick brief […]
Last week, senior leaders from influential organisations met to progress actions to reverse the environmental decline of Chichester Harbour. With a primary focus on improving water quality, the meeting was chaired by Matt Briers, CEO of Chichester Harbour Conservancy. Senior leaders and representatives from the Environment Agency, Natural England, OFWAT, Southern Water, Chichester District Council, […]