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
25/02/19
– Luton Lea news
River Lea on BBC River Walks
The River Lea recently featured on BBC's River Walks. Read more...
25/02/19
– Upper Lea news
Affinity Water £3000 Community Grants
Affinity Water are offering community grants of up to £3,000. This is to support local groups and charities delivering specific projects across their eight supply areas. Read more...
25/01/19
– Middle Lea events
2019 River Lea Catchment Conference
The annual River Lea Catchment Conference took place on 23rd January 2019, at Bayfordbury Science and Learning Centre, coordinated by Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, who are the Catchment Hosts for the River Lea. 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