#26 - Reservoir Dogwalkers
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Mike & CCW's roving reporter Cath journey outside the studio and visit the site of the first reservoir to be built in England and Wales in 30 years, Havant Thicket. Speaking to various members of the team to explore how Portsmouth Water has achieved such a positive reaction to this massive project, as well as the exciting future of the development in general.     Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected]   TIMESTAMPS    0:00 - Introductions and hellos  2:10 - Meeting the Havant Thicket team 4:50 - Discussing how the wildlife impacted by the project is being protected  8:22 - The involvement of the local community in the project and the opportunities to get involved 13:42 - The particular water challenges for the area around Havant Thicket  19:20 - The history of the reservoir being developed and the effort to build it  26:02 - The net gain to habitats within the new reservoir + rewilding  28:59 - Farewells and goodbyes to the team   SHOWNOTES https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/new-reservoir/
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