Recent January 2026 sightings at RSPB Pagham Harbour include wintering specialists like Red Knot (200+), Ruff, Spotted Redshank, and Peregrine Falcon. Hundreds of Brent Geese and Wigeon are present, alongside sightings of European Stonechat, Common Buzzards, and Cattle Egrets. The North Wall and Sidlesham Ferry areas remain active for waders. 

The RSPB hosts a lot events at Pagham and you are welcome to take part. Details of the events such as cost and location can be found in the following link: RSPB Pagham Harbour Events

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The aim of the East Beach Pond Group is to get some baseline monitoring data which will be used to see what types of submerged aquatic plants might be able to grow in the pond to enhance biodiversity and improve oxygen levels. In addition, the group also want to see how water composition varies during the course of a year.

Here is the live link to the East Beach Pond water quality telemetry data:

Or cut and paste the following into your browser:

https://telemetry-data.com/open?profile=EastBeachPond

To help the East Beach Pond Group gain the most they can from the data, a training course in sonde data analysis took place in January 2026. This will enable the group to gain as much knowledge as possible from the data collected to date, and in future. The training was delivered by the Environment Agency’s National Water Quality Instrumentation Service(NWQIS) and Meteor Communications.

An article on the recent sonde work undertaken by the East Beach Pond Group is being published in the spring edition of CDC’s Initiatives magazine, which has the potential to reach 124,100 residents.

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To find out more, please see the following link to the Strategy:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/natural-england-sets-out-new-vision-for-nature-and-growth-with-corporate-strategy

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Follow these links to read more about:

The rights of rivers in Hampshire

The Universal Declaration of the Rights of Rivers

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Follow this link to read more about how Record-breaking sea temperatures drive unprecedented changes

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The blueprint will outline a shared vision for Sussex Bay, setting clear objectives for pressure removal, protection, and restoration. We’ll work closely with experts and stakeholders, using the best available evidence and addressing critical data gaps to drive effective, sustainable actions.

Follow this link to read the Sussex Bay Blueprint for Seascape Recovery - Part 1, The story so far

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Follow this link to read more about the A1 Submarine Protected Wreck

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Independent Water Commission Final report

The final report follows the commission’s wide-ranging call for evidence and the earlier interim report. This report sets out the areas where the commission believes major and ambitious change is needed, based on its evidence and engagement.

The final report focuses on the following themes:

• strategic direction and planning
• legislative framework
• regulator reform
• regulation reform
• company structures, ownership, governance and management
• infrastructure and asset health
• implementation

This report has now been submitted to the UK and Welsh governments. Both governments will respond and consult on proposals, including potential legislation.

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In the Executive Summary and Recommendations, the report states:

They are intended to be strategies that act as an enabling mechanism for delivery of on-the-ground action and decision-making.

It goes on to say:

Our findings and recommendations are principally strategic in nature and focus on actions to be taken at a national scale. However, we note that at the local level, the success or otherwise of LNRS will largely be driven by effective local leadership, partnerships, and action. This is something of particular relevance to MPP partners.

Follow this link to read the OEP report A Review of Local Nature Recovery strategies and their role in contributing to nature recovery commitments in England

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