Gaywood River Revival
Restoring Norfolk's Forgotten Chalk Stream
Join us in working towards solutions that will transform this rare but abused chalk stream into an asset for the people of King's Lynn and West Norfolk
A local chalk stream of global significance
Did you know that the Gaywood River is one of only 224 chalk streams in the world?
Unfortunately, like so many others, the river faces some huge difficulties from mostly man-made problems including pollution and over abstraction – issues that are pushing chalk streams, their aquifers and the ecosystems that surround them to breaking point.
The Gaywood represents our past, our present and our future. Having provided drinking water and shaped settlements since Roman times, we must remember that it isn’t just a resource for us to do with as we please. It’s a unique piece of living history that’s being slowly choked to death.
However, by using science to assess and design workable solutions, we can implement changes that the river desperately needs and set it on a course back to health and of real value for the people and wildlife of West Norfolk.
Our Mission
We are focused on promoting public and political awareness to deliver a strategic plan and change in policies that restores the Gaywood and protects it for future generations. To do this we need to ensure we align with all relevant stakeholders to ensure their issues are addressed. The river’s restoration is not only key to the flora and fauna it serves, but also for our wellbeing and cultural history.
Latest news
Spot checks reveal phosphate levels below Grimston STW almost double permitted levels
As new data suggests the Environment Agency has failed to monitor water firms in England, spot checks by Gaywood River Revival can reveal that phosphate levels below the Grimston
Time for the King’s Lynn IDB to rethink its dredging strategy
We’ve been calling for a halt to dredging precious chalk streams like the Gaywood for quite some time. It’s an outdated and barbaric process that has been rightly been
The big issues
Flood "prevention"
Land use
Over-abstraction
Pollution
Sewage
Documentary film
This 15-minute film is a love letter to a dear old friend who has fallen on hard times. It’s also for the people of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk who deserve better of the “other” river that runs right through their town.
April 23 UPDATE
There is now a 7-minute update to the film which you’ll find here on YouTube
The Gaywood needs your help
We'd love to have you volunteer your time and skills to help bring about the changes that are so desperately needed.
