18/04/24
Upper Lea news
River Lea Catchment Conference 2024
The River Lea Catchment Conference was held on Wednesday20th March 2024. It gave an opportunity for anyone interested in the chalk rivers of Hertfordshire and Middlesex to find out about some of the initiatives over the last two years to improve freshwater habitats locally and regionally. Read more ...
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
06/02/24
Upper Lea news
Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Around the country 48 local nature recovery strategies (LNRS) are currently being prepared by the local authorities alongside other partners and stakeholders. To find out more click here
30/01/24
Upper Lea news
Vacancy - Chalk Rivers & Farming Advisory Officer
There is a vacancy for a Chalk Rivers and Farm Advisory Officer, which has been externally funded by the Environment Agency for a 3 year fixed term period. Details of the job and how to apply are here
18/01/24
Upper Lea news
Thames Water - Water Quality Update Autumn 2023
The Autumn 2023 Water Quality Update for the River Lea and tributaries can be read here
18/01/24
Upper Lea news
Thames Water Environmental Newsletter - Winter 2023
The Winter 2023 newsletter can be read here
19/12/23
Upper Lea news
Integrated Pest Management Event
Catchment Sensitive Farming will be holding an event for farmers in the Upper Lee and Stort / Lower Lee and Lakes catchments on Friday 12 January 2024. Read more ...
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.
This stretch of river suffers from heavy silt deposition caused by reduced flows, dredging in the 70s, and the ponding effect of a weir. The aim is to restore the river to a silt-free, gravel bedded, shallow, fast flowing stream, with riffles and pools capable of supporting water crowfoot and breeding trout.