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
30/07/20
– River Beane news
Chalk Aquifer Alliance formed
A new Chalk Aquifer Alliance has been formed to bring together all those working to protect chalk streams and their aquifers across England.
Anyone with an interest in chalk rivers is invited to subscribe (for free) to receive regular updates, hear about events and get their latest news updates direct to your inbox. See chalkaquiferalliance.wordpress.com for more details.
29/07/20
– River Beane news
Improvements Planned for a Local Chalk River
The River Beane is an internationally rare chalk stream habitat which has undergone decades of degradation due to historic weirs which have caused slow flows, sedimentation and blockages to fish passage. Read more ...
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 ...
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