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.

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CLICK & DO  New Forest Parking Strategy consultation in your area. Have you say!

COLLECT ALUMINIUM CANS Find out how to support local community groups by raising money through recycling

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 ABOUT CYCLING BARRIERS  Have your say about your local area via engagement.feedback@hants.gov.uk 

 

Poster to advertise Aluminium Can collection

Pollution spotter notice from Southern Water

 

 

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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

FACEBOOK

 

EMAIL

 

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).

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Greener Living

Cactus pillow

• Sharing information
• Living more sustainably
• Education and information
• Recycling

Our Logo

Cartoon Hedgehog with WCAN written on the front of their t-shirt

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).

Tidy up Hythe