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 TO HEAR HYTHE VOICES Who won our 'sustainable gift' competition. Is your name & idea below?
CLICK TO INSTALL A WATER BUTT find out how to save water & plan ahead for water shortages
CLICK ME to sign a petition to support the Local Electricity Bill, 2023
CLICK FOR OUR MISTLETOE FAYRE STALL 2023
CLICK & DO A toolkit to help you make changes big and small. Step by step, lets make a difference!
YES I'D LIKE THERMAL IMAGING DONE ON MY HOUSE Contact Cathy Cook, project co-ordinator of schoolsenergyproject.org.uk Email: cathy@schoolsenergyproject.org.uk, or 02380 283491 or 07786 062836 for an expert to come to your home for a modest fee during January 2024
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
Waterside Repair Shop
Saturday 23 December 2023
WaterCan Talk: Regenerative Culture
Monday 08 January 2024
Latest Posts
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
Waterside Cycling Action Group (WCAG)
WCAG's Philip Thomas writes a response to Hampshire County Council's 2023 plans.
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).