The River Misbourne is flowing through Boug's Meadow for the first time in six years. This winterbourne section of the river has been reinvigorated by the record February rains. After several years of low rainfall, groundwater levels are now high enough for flow from the Mobwell Springs source.

Water started to creep into the Boug's riverbed on 18 February and full flow through the meadow was recorded on 24 February. By the first days of March, the River Misbourne was flowing fully from Mobwell springs, through Missenden Abbey grounds and well past Chalfont St Giles.

One of the goals of our Boug's Meadow volunteers in 2020 is to survey the condition of the riverbed locally and start to restore it to a condition where winterbourne flows and riparian wildlife are well supported. The volunteers are liaising with the Chiltern Conservation Board Chalk Streams project to get this underway.

If you haven't been to the meadow recently, come and take a look. Spring flowers are starting to show. Cherry and blackthorn are leading the blossom parade. Frogs and field voles have been spotted and there should be a chance of a great crested newt if the wet conditions continue.

The Misbourne is flowing again

We are the Local Environment Group for the area around Prestwood in Buckinghamshire, including Great Missenden,
The Hampdens, The Kingshills, North Dean and Speen

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We aim to protect and enhance the quality of the natural environment through the involvement of local people.

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