29/02/16
– Luton Lea news
Source of River Lea to be cleared
The Source of the River Lea in Leagrave Park, Luton, is having a spring clean. Read more ...
23/02/16
– London Lea events
EVENT: Mabley Green Annual General Meeting
Join us at 8pm on Thursday 25th February at the Jackdaw and Star pub, E9 6AS Read more ...
18/02/16
– Middle Lea news
Updated River Basin Management Plan Published
The Thames River Basin District updated River Basin Management Plan was published today. Read more ...
16/02/16
– London Lea events
EVENT: Dagenham Brook Clean Up
Join us for our first clean-up of the Dagenham Brook in Leyton Jubilee Park.
February 20th 09:30 - 13:00 Read more ...
11/02/16
– Upper Lea news
St Albans Residents Volunteers Needed!
Ever fancied finding out how much water you use in the shower? This is your chance. Read more ...
11/02/16
– London Lea events
EVENT: Lea Navigation Canoe Clean-up
The Big (Almost) Spring Clean – Canoe Clean Up Read more ...
11/02/16
– Upper Lea news
Trust Hosts Successful Riverfly Day
Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust hosted a successful riverfly conference with the Herts and Chilterns Riverfly Hub. Read more ...
10/02/16
– River Mimram news
Tree works at Tewin Water
Affinity Water in partnership with the Environment Agency are about to start phase 1 of a river restoration project at Tewin Water. Read more ...
10/02/16
– River Mimram news
Whats that fish? - New Living Rivers Blog
In his latest blog, Living Rivers Officer David Johnson, takes a look at some of the larger specimens found at the bottom of the river sampling trays. Read more ...
10/02/16
– London Lea news
Rivers and Wetlands Community Days
This is an exciting initiative to promote community participation in improving rivers, wetlands, estuaries and coastlines, sponsored by Thames Water and led by the Wild Trout Trust, Environment Agency and Angling Trust. 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.