King's Pond in Alton, as it currently exists, is threatened with removal. 

The King's Pond Preservation Society is a resident led body focused on opposing Alton Town Council’s ‘offline’ plans for King's Pond. We believe the plans neglect public feeling, are harmful to existing wildlife on site and are a high risk option with no guarantee of success.   Known as ‘the jewel in the crown’, we hope to preserve this space for generations to come.

Whilst the society acknowledge the value of chalk stream habitats, such waterways are characterised by extremely pure water. With sewage storm drains, surface water runoff and pollutants from arable land all impacting the River Wey in Alton we do not believe the ambition of a chalk stream is achievable.

We believe it is sacrificing the existing pond for a pipe dream. We believe it will fail and we will lose the pond with all its current benefits for no gain.