Project partners

LIFE Nature

The LIFE-Nature fund supports the positive management and enhancement of sites of European importance for nature conservation, collectively known as the Natura 2000 series of sites - SPAs and SACs. LIFE-Nature is providing 40% of the funding for the STREAM project.

The LIFE Programme is a European Community initiative that provides funding to encourage sustainable development and assist in the implementation of the European Commission's environmental policies.

LIFE (the Financial Instrument for the Environment) which was introduced in 1992, is one of the spearheads of the European Union's environmental policy. It co-finances projects in three areas: LIFE-Environment, LIFE-Third Countries and LIFE-Nature

Natural England

Natural England has been formed by bringing together English Nature, the landscape, access and recreation elements of the Countryside Agency and the environmental land management functions of the Rural Development Service.

Natural England will work for people, places and nature, to enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas; promoting access, recreation and public well-being, and contributing to the way natural resources are managed so that they can be enjoyed now and in the future.

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency is the statutory agency for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. It has legal duties to protect and improve the environment throughout England & Wales and so contribute towards "sustainable development". The vision of the Environment Agency is "a healthy, rich and diverse environment in England & Wales, for present and future generations"

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is the leading wildlife charity in Hampshire and the Island. Its aim is to protect the two counties' countryside and wildlife for the benefit of existing and future generations. The Trust is responsible for over 60 wildlife reserves comprising more than 2280 hectares of wildlife habitat, including nationally and internationally important sites. It works closely with conservation volunteers, members of the public, landowners and a wide range of organisations to conserve wildlife in town and countryside.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is Wiltshire's leading wildlife charity. Its vision is "A sustainable future for wildlife and people", and it works across two main fronts: rebuilding biodiversity and education. The Trust owns and manages 34 Nature Reserves, including a length of the River Wylye, a major tributary on the Avon. It also coordinates biological records from Wiltshire and Swindon; offers conservation advice to a range of organisations and individuals; involves volunteers in practical conservation tasks and supports environmental education activities.

Wessex Water

Wessex Water is a leading water company in the South of England. The company is committed to providing customers with high quality products and services in a way that enhances the environment. To accomplish this, the company works closely with wildlife conservation organisations to support work that enhances the local biodiversity.

The River Restoration Centre - project advisor

The River Restoration Centre (RRC) is the UK's national information and advisory centre for river restoration, enhancement and sustainable river management techniques. It provides a focus for the exchange of information and expertise through a network of experienced river restoration practitioners and a 'rivers network' of demonstration sites and restoration projects. It disseminates information through an advice service, a website, publications, and an annual conference. The RRC is a national centre of the European Centre for River Restoration, which will allow Europe wide dissemination of river restoration information generated by this project.