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| The River Kennet The River Kennet is one of England's most important chalk streams. Some 45 miles long, it is the largest tributary of the Thames and in summer months contributes up to half its flow. It runs through the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and passes by some of Britain's most important prehistoric sites, including the World Heritage Site of stone circles and avenue at Avebury and Silbury Hill
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| On Monday 15 June Michael Ancram MP joined ARK's compaign 'Stand up for the Kennet'. Across the country people have been literally standing up for their rivers, to show government that we care about our rivers and want the Water Framework Directive to deliver real improvements. The public consultation is now closed, but ARK will be continuing to work to make sure the River Kennet gets a good deal.
On Tuesday 2 June three belted galloway cattle were released in to Cooper's Meadow, just a short stroll from Marlborough High Street. They will graze there for around a month to help restore a traditional flower-rich water meadow. Click here to find out more.
It is with great sadness that we announce that our president, Lord Kennet, died on 8 May 2009. His love of the river and enthusiam for ARK's work will be greatly missed. His funeral was on 7 May 2009 at West Overton.
Over 100 walkers enjoyed the May sunshine and explored the beautiful reach of the River between West Overton and Fyfield.
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