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
26/03/24
Upper Lea news
Thames Water - Water Quality Update Winter 2023/4
The Winter 2023/4 Water Quality Update for the River Lea and tributaries can be read here
12/03/24
Upper Lea news
River Lea Catchment Partnership Conference
There is a River Lea Catchment Partnership Meeting on Wednesday 20th March 2024, 6.00pm – 9.30pm at Welwyn Civic Centre.
For further details see Lea Conference Invite & Agenda
06/02/24
Upper Lea news
Eurasian Beaver Introduction Scheme - Lecture
A lecture on the reintroduction of Eurasian Beavers to Britain and their role creating diverse wetlands while helping to reduce flooding will take place on Wednesday 28 February at 8pm in Welwyn Civic Centre.
For details click here
Roll over the map to highlight a river catchment, click to view information for that river and view the projects and their progress.