The Upper Lea - starting the journey towards the Thames!

Welcome to the website of the Upper Lea Catchment Partnership, and the home of the Upper Lea Catchment Management Plan.  Our Catchment Plan will improve the river for wildlife and for people. It will also help us to meet the UK's obligations under the Water Framework Directive.

 Latest news for the Upper Lea

The Upper Lea Catchment Spring Newletter can be read here

The slides from the River Lea Catchment Conference held Wednesday 12th March 2025 can be viewed  below.

The winter 2025 newletter for the Upper Lea catchment can be viewed here

The Meads at Wheathampstead.  This is a busy area which is popular with families during the warmer summer months; it looks beautiful on a frosty winter morning too.

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