05/11/14
– Luton Lea news
A new look for Luton’s Leagrave Park
Major works to restore and improve a wooded area in Luton’s Leagrave Park got underway this week thanks to funding secured by local community charity Groundwork Luton & Bedfordshire. Read more ...
01/11/14
– River Mimram news
Fish Survey Singlers Marsh October 2014
On 8th October 2014, a fish survey was carried out at Singlers Marsh on The Mimram. The survey was conducted by Herts and North London Fisheries Team from the Environment Agency, and yielded some interesting results. Read more ...
23/10/14
– River Mimram news
Let There Be Light... Project 8 Complete
Work to reduce the shading caused by tree coverage at Whitwell has now been completed, as well as the erection of a new fence to help wildlife flourish on this stretch of The Mimram. Read more ...
23/09/14
– River Beane news
Phase 2 works underway at Waterford Marsh
Riverbank repair, footpath reinstatement and creation of new ponds - it's all happening at Waterford Marsh. Read more ...
09/09/14
– River Beane events
9th October 2014 Film Premiere 'On the Banks of the Beane'
The River Beane Restoration Association presents a new film about the River Beane.
Directed by Howard Berry, Senior Lecturer in Post-Production at Hertfordshire University, the film explores the past, present and future of the Beane. Read more ...
09/09/14
– River Beane news
Latest River Beane newsletter available
Do you want to know 'What's Beane Happening'? Read more ...
06/09/14
– Luton Lea news
Luton Lea Catchment Partnership launched in Wardown Park
Visitors to Wardown Park on Saturday 6 September 2014 were treated to free activities, advice and water-saving devices – all to celebrate the River Lea. Read more ...
11/08/14
– River Stort events
Bat Walk Hunsdon
Come along on 30th August for an evening stroll along the River Stort and around Hunsdon Meads Nature Reserve. Read more ...
17/07/14
– River Stort news
Four lovely ladies arrive at Thorley Wash
Highland cattle are being used to assist with the management of Thorley Wash during the summer months. Read more ...
01/07/14
– River Beane events
Tuesday 18th November: Full Beane and Mimram Annual Catchment Partnership Meeting
Everyone is welcome at this annual get-together of everyone involved in the Beane and Mimram Catchment Partnership. 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.