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
08/01/19
– River Ash news
WANTED! Riverfly Monitors for the Ash and Mimram
Learn about the ecology of your local chalk stream and help protect it from pollution - become a Riverfly Monitor on the Ash or Mimram. Read more...
14/11/18
– River Beane news
What's "Beane" Happening - Autumn 2018
Take a read of the River Beane Restoration Association's autumn newsletter to learn what been happening along the River Beane! Read more...
24/10/18
– Luton Lea news
Luton residents attend reopening of Manor Road Park
Manor Road Park officially re-opened on Monday 22 October, with residents gathering to celebrate the extensive improvements to the part of the River Lea that runs through the park. 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