The Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) is an initiative that was set-up to encourage a more civil society-led approach to looking after our rivers. There are CaBA partnerships working in over 100 river catchments across England directly delivering targets of the Governments 25 Year Environment Plan. For more information please head to their website here
Northern Becks sub-catchment
Since 2015, the Northern Becks Catchment has been under a CaBA partnership. This is hosted by the Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Trust, and supported by the LCSP. Under this partnership, we have been working collaboratively with a range of organisations and communities to deliver environmental improvements to these chalk streams to create healthier water environments for both people and wildlife.
Projects such as education and outreach with school groups, the formation of farm cluster groups to promote sustainable land management, farm walkovers focused on soil and water health, and studies assessing the condition of chalk streams in the Northern Becks catchment, are all ways in which we are actively supporting the delivery of the Catchment Based Approach.
CaBA Chalk Streams Strategy
The chalk-streams restoration strategy is a comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of the issues threatening chalk streams in England, of the ways in which ecological pressures are assessed and regulated.
It was released on 15th October 2021 and is available to view via the link below:
Matt Broomfield
Matt Broomfield volunteered in 2021/22 to produce the current CaBA Management Plan for the Northern Becks.
You can view the plan on the Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Trust website – Link
About the Funding
The Catchment Based Approach is a collaborative, civil society-led initiative that partners with government bodies, local authorities, water companies, businesses, and other stakeholders to identify priorities, guide practical action, and deliver long-term benefits for water quality, wildlife, and people.