Can England’s Chalk Streams Survive the Modern Age?
Imagine stepping into the clear waters of an English chalk stream, a serene environment where the gentle flow cools your legs, and sunlight filters through the trees, illuminating the gravel bed below. These streams, only two or three feet deep, are shaded by willows and alders, creating a peaceful sanctuary where time seems to stand still. Chalk streams are a rare and precious natural feature, their waters fed by underground springs that flow through ancient limestone, enriched with minerals but
