Welcome to the website of the Lea Catchment Partnerships – bringing together people and projects for the benefit of the River Lea and its tributaries.
The River Lea and its tributaries - the Mimram, Beane, Ash, Rib, Quin and Stort - drain over 1000 km2 of south-east England. These rivers include rare and precious chalk streams, canals and navigations, and urban watercourses. To find out more about the rivers, the catchment partnerships, and to view the catchment plans, please navigate using the map opposite or the menu bars above.
Latest news
09/01/20
– Luton Lea events
Scrub bash at the Neolithic enclosure of Waulud’s Bank
This weekend (Sunday 12 January) there will be the first scrub bash at the Neolithic enclosure of Waulud's Bank, led by the Chilterns Conservation Board as part of their Beacons of The Past project. Read more...
18/12/19
– River Stort news
River Stort Partnership Meeting - 24 Oct 2019
The River Stort Catchment Partnership meeting was held on 24th October 2019, at Parndon Mill in Harlow. Read more...
18/12/19
– Middle Lea news
2020 River Lea Catchment Conference
Reserve your place at the 2020 River Lea Catchment Conference - taking place on Wed 22nd January, at Bayfordbury Field Centre. Read more...
Roll over the map to highlight a river catchment, click to view information for that river and view the projects and their progress.
A fantastic citizen science scheme helping local volunteers monitor the water quality of their local river