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
31/10/23
– Upper Lea news
INNS Grant Schemes
The INNS Out scheme which covers Affinity Water’s supply Area is now open for applications. Information can be obtained here.
Anglian Water will be opening their INNS Grant Scheme for applications at the beginning of November. Their scheme is hosted on the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation website, where all details of the scheme and application forms will be located.
Applications will be considered for funding of INNS control activities in 2024.
24/10/23
– Upper Lea news
Herts & Middlesex Water Vole & INNS Conference 2023
There is a Herts & Middlesex water vole and invasive non-native species conference on 2nd November 2023. Click on this link to register
10/10/23
– Lower Lea news
Water Quality Update Summer 2023 London Groundwater
For water quality update for London groundwater summer 2023 see here
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