Around 75% of England’s freshwaters are small waterbodies including streams, ponds, small lakes, springs, flushes and ditches. These habitats support over 70% of our freshwater species and provide essential resources and connectivity across the wider landscape. Small waters represent a significant opportunity to take efficient and effective measures to drive environmental improvement and argues for a programme of protection, restoration, creation and monitoring for small waters. Wildlife and Countryside Link urges the Government to adopt the charter and realise these benefits. The Charter for Small Waters
The Charter for Small Waters
