22/04/25
Upper Lea news
Upper Lea Catchment Spring Newsletter
The Upper Lea Catchment Spring Newletter can be read here
22/04/25
Upper Lea news
River Lea Catchment Conference
The slides from the River Lea Catchment Conference held Wednesday 12th March 2025 can be viewed below. Read more ...
11/03/25
Upper Lea news
Upper Lea Catchment Winter Newletter
The winter 2025 newletter for the Upper Lea catchment can be viewed here
11/02/25
Upper Lea news
Old River Lea Barbel Introduction
Information on the Old River Lea barbel introduction can be read here.
Please note: If you catch a juvenile barbel, or any barbel with a blue dye mark, please take a picture of the belly and send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
11/02/25
Upper Lea news
River Basin Planning
Public consultation for the River Basin Management Plan is underway. To take part in the process follow this link
This is the first step in the process of reviewing and updating the river management plans, last updated in 2022. A summary of the consultation responses will be published on the EA website within 12 weeks of the consultation closing. Read more ...
28/01/25
River Beane news
River Beane Chalkstream Strategy Update
The 2023 progress update for the River Beane Chalkstream Strategy can be viewed here
14/01/25
Luton Lea news
Thames Water Environmental Newsletter - Winter 2024
The Thames Water Environmental Newsletter for Winter 2024 can be read here.
14/01/25
Upper Lea news
River Lea Catchment Partnership Review
A review of the River Lea Catchment Partnership has been conducted to ensure that it is running effectively and efficiently. The summary of the review can be read here.
01/10/24
Upper Lea news
Summer 2024 Water Quality Update for Lea and tributaries
The Summer 2024 Water Quality Update for Lea and tributaries can be viewed here

30/09/24
River Mimram news
Chalk River and Farm Advisory
Thanks to funding from the Environment Agency, we are excited to be working in collaboration with and supporting landholders, communities, stakeholders, to improve the river Mimram's ecological health. Read more ...