As active supporters of access to STEM careers and readiness for students, Hayling Island based 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 […]
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, […]
Chichester Harbour Conservancy welcomes the ban on selling plastic wet wipes that has been signed into law in England today. Plastic and microplastic pollution have a significant impact on the water quality and marine and coastal life of Chichester Harbour. Microplastics have been found within our shellfish, and wet wipes are known to cause significant […]
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… The Harbour Watch “Harbour Watch” volunteers support the management […]
West Sussex/East Sussex and Brighton & Hove is/are home to some of the most ecologically rich and beautiful landscapes in the country. From ancient woodlands and chalk grasslands to internationally important wetlands, our area supports rare and threatened species such as the striking Adonis blue butterfly and the fragile round-headed rampion. But nature, as we […]
Chichester Harbour is a world-class destination for dinghy sailing, and several Olympic sailors have honed their skills here over the years. Many of the harbour’s sailing clubs have thriving junior sections and there’s a vibrant junior race scene. Emsworth teenager, Amelia Kent talks to us about how sailing in Chichester Harbour has fuelled her ambitions […]
Avian Flu – Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) We have received reports of a small number of dead birds around the harbour and it is possible that this is due to avian flu. The UK Health Security Agency has said that the risk to the public from this bird flu strain is very low. It […]
The High Sheriff of West Sussex, Dr. Timothy Fooks, has praised the inspirational work of the Chichester Harbour Education Team during a recent visit to the harbour. Dr. Fooks was welcomed by Chichester Harbour Conservancy Chairman Pieter Montyn and Chief Executive Officer Matt Briers before touring the harbour and visiting the Conservancy’s Education Centre at […]
Looking for your next boating project or a chance to get out on the water? Join us at Itchenor Hard on Saturday 1st November for Chichester Harbour Conservancy’s auction of impounded vessels. There is a range of vessels up for auction, from small tenders to yachts. This year the auction includes both CHC and private […]
The Chichester Harbour Education Team is ready to welcome children and students back this autumn with a full programme of field trips and hands-on learning experiences. Chichester Harbour Conservancy offers curriculum-linked educational visits for ages 4 to 18, giving pupils the chance to explore the unique habitats and wildlife of the harbour and its rivers. […]
Twelve young people with a shared passion for nature and conservation, joined the team at Chichester Harbour Conservancy this summer for an exciting new work experience programme. The students aged 17 to 21 from across Sussex and Hampshire, had the opportunity to find out about different job roles and career opportunities in Chichester Harbour National Landscape. […]