09/04/15
– London Lea news
New music inspired by the London Lea exhibition now open
In summer 2014, Ben Fenton of Thames21’s Love the Lea campaign got in touch with Lancastrian musician, artist and writer, Rob St John, with an unusual commission in mine; could Rob design a project to creatively explore and document the pollution along London’s River Lea. Read more ...
07/04/15
– River Beane news
Waterford Marsh project nearing completion
Following a busy two years of activity, a £100k project to improve the valuable wetland habitats of Waterford Marsh is approaching the finish line. Read more ...
29/03/15
– River Beane events
19th April 2015 "On the banks of the Beane" Film evening
Following its premiere last October, "On the banks of the Beane" will be shown on Sunday 19th April 2015 at the Village Hall, Aston. Read more ...
13/03/15
– Upper Lea news
New project added to Upper Lea catchment plan
A new project, to install an eel pass, has been added to the catchment plan for the Upper Lea. Read more ...
13/03/15
– London Lea news
Help save London's Eels!
Volunteers needed at Bow Locks.
The European Eel is critically endangered. Recruitment of young eels back into European rivers has rapidly declined over the last 30 years. ZSL has been monitoring the migration of eels into the Thames catchment since 2005 and now we need your help. Read more ...
23/02/15
– London Lea news
Reedbeds bringing floating ecosystems to the most polluted section of the Lea Navigation in Tottenham
The Fixing Broken Rivers Programme's next reedbed project will bring floating ecosystems to the most polluted section of the Lea Navigation in Tottenham. These state of the art reedbed designs are being installed in an area of the river which is too deep for traditional reed planting. Read more ...
20/02/15
– Lower Lea news
Riverfly course planned for 14th March
The next Riverfly training course for the catchment is planned for 14th March 2015 at Digswell on the Mimram. Why not come along? Although based on the Mimram, the course is open to anyone from the Lea Catchment. Read more ...
20/02/15
– River Beane news
River Beane car stickers now available!
Want to raise awareness of your local river? Want to support your local river group? You need a River Beane Restoration Association car sticker! Read more ...
20/02/15
– River Mimram news
Next Riverfly course 14th March
The next Riverfly training course is planned for 14th March 2015 at Digswell on the Mimram. Why not come along? Although based on the Mimram, the course is open to anyone from the Lea Catchment. Read more ...
20/02/15
– River Mimram media coverage
Mimram Catchment Partnership is on Twitter
The Mimram Catchment Partnership is now on Twitter! Follow us @MimramCatchment. 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.