The Upper Lea Catchment Spring Newletter can be read here

The slides from the River Lea Catchment Conference held Wednesday 12th March 2025 can be viewed  below. Read more ...

The winter 2025 newletter for the Upper Lea catchment can be viewed here

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.

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 ...

The 2023 progress update for the River Beane Chalkstream Strategy can be viewed here

The Thames Water Environmental Newsletter for Winter 2024 can  be read here.

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.

The Summer 2024 Water Quality Update for Lea and tributaries can be viewed here

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 ...