River Bank Cutting, River Anton

Description

Meet at Anton Mill Car Park.

The River Anton is one of Andover's important natural features. It is a chalk stream fed by water of exceptionally high quality and supports a rich and diverse array of wildlife.  However, all is not well on the River Anton.  Historic development and river management has had a serious effect on its wildlife and amenity value.

Test Valley Borough Council, Environment Agency, Hampshire County Council and Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust have formed a partnership to improve the river corridor for wildlife and people.

A strategy has been produced which identifies the key issues and puts forward some actions which are aimed at improving the river and its environment.

The River Anton Strategy has 4 broad objectives:

• To improve the river and its value for its wildlife
• To improve public access along the river
• To involve the community in projects to improve the river
• To ensure the full potential of the River Anton as a chalk river habitat is realised and secured for the future
   

Get Involved 
The Anton River Conservation Association or (TARCA) play a fundamental role in the management and enhancement of the site.   Set up a year ago the conservation group was spawned from an interest in The River Anton Enhancement Scheme.  The group's work parties have become a regular sight throughout the River Anton.