03/03/20
– Luton Lea events
Spring river events
Book now for events this March! Read more ...
03/03/20
– Luton Lea news
A big thank you to our River Wardens
Thank you to all of the River Warden volunteers who have given up their free time to monitor the Luton River Lea. Read more ...
03/03/20
– Luton Lea news
Engie improve the health of the River Lea
On the 13 February 2020 nine employees from Engie took part in river clean up and river monitoring activities along the river and banks at Leagrave Park. Read more ...
03/03/20
– Luton Lea news
Nova College help the RiverLUTiON
On Wednesday 18 December 2019 a group of students from Nova College joined Groundwork to take part in tree planting activities. Read more ...
18/02/20
– River Mimram news
Event - Riverfly Day 2020
Join the Chilterns, Herts & Middlesex Riverfly Hub on Saturday 14th March 2020 for our annual Riverfly Day event! Read more ...
27/01/20
– Luton Lea news
Challenges and Choices Consultation
On 24 October 2019 the Environment Agency launched a consultation seeking your views on the challenges our waters face and the choices we all need to make to improve and protect this vital and precious resource. Read more ...
09/01/20
– Luton Lea events
Scrub bash at the Neolithic enclosure of Waulud’s Bank
This weekend (Sunday 12 January) there will be the first scrub bash at the Neolithic enclosure of Waulud's Bank, led by the Chilterns Conservation Board as part of their Beacons of The Past project. Read more ...
18/12/19
– River Stort news
River Stort Partnership Meeting - 24 Oct 2019
The River Stort Catchment Partnership meeting was held on 24th October 2019, at Parndon Mill in Harlow. Read more ...
18/12/19
– Middle Lea news
2020 River Lea Catchment Conference
Reserve your place at the 2020 River Lea Catchment Conference - taking place on Wed 22nd January, at Bayfordbury Field Centre. Read more ...
18/12/19
– River Ash news
River Ash Catchment Partnership meeting - 26 Sept 2019
The River AshCatchment Partnership meeting was held on 26th Sept 2019, in Widford Village Hall. 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.