A 2000 m2 pollution filter has been constructed by the community organisation in the hopes of cleaning up the Hogsmill Chalk Stream.
Carried out in partnership with Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, owner and manager of Hogsmill Local Nature Reserve, it means water systems through the popular green space will now benefit from the removal of pollutants that could damage ecosystems and local habitats.
An example of a nature-based solution, water from the Green Lanes Stream will now be diverted through a sediment trap and two separate wetlands, bringing clean, filtered water to areas downstream of the Stepping Stones – a renowned beauty spot.
To read the full article from Environment Journal Online, visit: South East Rivers Trust completes major project for World Wetlands Day – EnvironmentJournal