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
15/02/21
– Luton Lea news
Consultation - Updating the determination of water stressed areas in England
Water is a vital part of our environment. When an area is determined to be in serious water stress by the Secretary of State for the Environment, the water company for that area must publish a water resources management plan that considers all options to manage demand more effectively – including metering and greater leakage reduction. Read more ...
15/02/21
– Luton Lea news
Prepare your home and business this Winter with Thames Water
The freezing weather during the week starting 8 February, and the thaw that is forecast to follow, brings with it an increased risk of burst pipes, including at homes and businesses. Read more ...
20/10/20
– Luton Lea news
Dallow Downs & Winsdon Hill and Cowslip Meadow awarded national protection
Dallow Downs & Winsdon Hill (DD&WH) and Cowslip Meadow, have gained national status as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), as announced by Natural England on 14th October 2020. 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