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
11/10/19
– Luton Lea news
Exciting works beginning at The Moor
Affinity Water is working with Luton Borough Council and local communities to improve the biodiversity and landscape of local chalk streams, a globally-rare habitat. Read more...
08/10/19
– Luton Lea news
Environmental Drought in Hertfordshire and North London
The Environment Agency has continued to review Drought triggers using information provided by others, as a result the Environment Agency's Hertfordshire and North London area is in an Environmental Drought. Read more...
07/10/19
– River Beane news
Defra consultation: Measures to reduce personal water use
Urgent: this consultation closes on Friday 11 Ocober.
Defra are keen to hear from anyone with an interest in measures for reducing personal water consumption. This is the chance to have your say. 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