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
18/05/20
– Luton Lea news
Work starting on the Houghton Brook Flood Storage Area
Work begins on the Houghton Brook Flood Storage Area this week, beginning with some tree felling and site clearance. Read more ...
06/04/20
– Luton Lea news
Completion of works at the Moor, New Bedford Road
The river improvement project at The Moor has recently been completed. Read more ...
23/03/20
– Luton Lea news
Group do their bit to keep the river healthy
To support efforts to keep the River Lea healthy, a member of Groundwork staff supported the council-led river clean-up event at Wardown Park on the 27 February 2020. 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