10/04/17
– River Beane news
Abstraction reduction for the River Beane
At the start of April 2017 Affinity Water reduced the amount of water they take from the environment by sixteen million litres per day (16Ml/d) at one of their pumping stations near Watton-at-Stone. Read more ...
10/04/17
– Luton Lea media coverage
Grey Wagtail spotted at Houghton Brook
Local resident Sally Gray spotted this Grey Wagtail enjoying Houghton Brook. Read more ...
20/03/17
– Luton Lea news
Give your lunch break a lift with a local walk
Do you live or work in Luton? Make your lunchtimes livelier by heading out on free guided walks.
Sustrans runs an hour-long walk every Thursday from Luton Town Hall. The walks follow a variety of routes, including a loop through Wardown Park. Read more ...
18/01/17
– River Stort events
2017 River Habitat Restoration Workshops open to booking
Four free hands-on training days organised by Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust to give you the skills to carry out river habitat enhancement work. Read more ...
02/12/16
– Luton Lea news
Take a LEAsureley trip along your river
Did you know that there are fantastic health walks on offer to Luton locals for free? The good news doesn't end there, either – the walks have been enhanced with information about the natural features of your neighbourhood. Read more ...
29/11/16
– Luton Lea news
Volunteers give Leagrave Park a boost
A team of 17 unemployed Luton volunteers have improved their prospects and a local green space by joining a course in Luton's Leagrave Park. Read more ...
22/11/16
– Upper Lea news
Wheathampstead volunteers improve River Lea
A group of local volunteers have worked hard to improve the habitat of the River Lea over the last year. Read more ...
07/11/16
– Luton Lea news
Free education resources for the River Lea in Luton and Central Bedfordshire
The Luton Lea is the section of the River Lea from Houghton Regis, Lewsey and Leagrave Park to Luton Hoo Lakes. This guide introduces six sites where schools can easily access the River and/ or its tributaries, provides key information on access and safety along with some suggested activities at each site. Read more ...
24/10/16
– Lower Lea events
Lower Lea Catchment Partnership Meeting
The next meeting of the Lower Lea Catchment Partnership will be 16th November 2016, 7pm at Gunpowder Park, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 3GP. Read more ...
20/10/16
– Middle Lea news
2016 River Lea Catchment Conference
Catchment Hosts, Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust held the first ever River Lea Catchment Conference on the evening of 19th October. Read more ...
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.