Slipper Mill Pond Preservation Association
Registered Charity No:277744

EMSWORTH SLIPPER MILL POND

The tidal-filled Slipper Mill Pond lies to the East of Emsworth where the River Ems enters Chichester Harbour and the sea.

It is a unique brackish wildlife habitat with:

• over 25 species of birds

• more than 60 different plants and trees on its banks

• breeding ground for many fish, especially grey mullet

• many different animals in its  muddy bottom - 2 protected species of mud invertebrates and an interesting tube worm

This historic pond dating from the 1760s has 34 owners who have charged the Slipper Mill Pond Preservation Association with its care and maintenance for the quiet enjoyment of the public.