Welcome to Waterside Climate Action Network (WaterCan)
This website is a place for anyone living or working in or near the Waterside area of the New Forest who would like to take steps to respond to the Climate Emergency.
It's also a place to ask questions, share ideas and promote a more sustainable lifestyle.
Scroll down for more information about the 4 key areas for climate action in your local Waterside area.
Haven't got time to scroll? Quick actions!
CLICK & DO Sign for a Global Plastics Treaty!
NEW FOREST EAST NEEDS YOU! Sign this open letter asking for action on climate & nature before General Election
Community Energy & Roof top solar masterclass video Listen to 3 speakers talk about roof top energy
YES I'D LIKE THERMAL IMAGING DONE ON MY HOUSE Email: cathy@schoolsenergyproject.org.uk, 02380 283491 or 07786 062836 for an expert to come to your home for a modest fee
CLICK TO HEAR HYTHE VOICES DIY water testing. Our local retired biologist, Shaun Russell, keeps us updated.
WaterCAN's four key areas for climate action in your local Waterside area.
Greener living
• Sharing information
• Living more sustainably
• Education and information
• Recycling
Transport & active living
• Cycling
• Walking
• Public transport
• Community transport
• Car sharing
Greener energy
• Information on insulating homes
• Where to find trusted information
• How to reduce energy use
Personal action
Information around what personal actions you can do to help:
• Reducing waste
• Personal choices
• Changing bank
• Communicating with local businesses
• letters to MP
• Water pollution
• Plastic-free Hythe
How to contact us
A note about our Logo
Designed by local author and artist, Simon Chadwick, our WaterCan Hedgehog appears on our flyers, business cards and online as our communications channels develop.
Hedgehogs are in decline for many reasons including the widespread use of pesticides, impermeable garden fencing and over zealous gardening which removes the dead wood and ground cover that hedgehogs love.
If you find sick,injured and orphan hedgehogs or hoglets in need please contact the local self funded small rescue, the East Boldre Hedgehog Rescue (via facebook).
Upcoming Events
West Street Allotments Veg and Plant sale
Saturday 27 April 2024
WILDER Lymington
Saturday 27 April 2024
Latest Posts
FRESHWATER QUALITY MONITORING WITH THE ‘OPAL’ TEST KIT
Shaun Russell, retired biologist, writes about his experience of Water Quality survey packs and how to do it yourself.
Hythe's favourite sustainable gift ideas this Christmas.
Find out the winners of our competition!
Mistletoe Fayre 2023
What you care about
Water shortages -a practical suggestion!
Emergency water storage options.
Community Energy Pathways
New Forest District Council, November 2023
Greener Living
• Sharing information
• Living more sustainably
• Education and information
• Recycling
Our Logo
Designed by local author and artist, Simon Chadwick, our WaterCan Hedgehog appears on our flyers, business cards and online as our communications channels develop. Hedgehogs are in decline for many reasons including the widespread use of pesticides, impermeable garden fencing and over zealous gardening which removes the dead wood and ground cover that hedgehogs love.
If you find sick,injured and orphan hedgehogs or hoglets in need please contact the local self funded small rescue, the East Boldre Hedgehog Rescue (via facebook).