02/07/18
Luton Lea news
Wanted! Your views on the future of the River Basin
The first phase of the public consultation to review and update the current river basin plans has been launched and the Environment Agency wants you to submit your views before 22 December 2018. Read more ...
01/06/18
Luton Lea news
Project completed – Manor Road Park, River Lea Restoration Project
After more than two years' worth of work, the Manor Road Park project has come to an end. Read more ...
29/03/18
Upper Lea news
New Water Environment Grant launched
The Government has launched a new grant scheme to help deliver improvements to the water environment over the next 3 years. Read more ...
29/03/18
Upper Lea news
Wheathampstead Meads project completed
We are delighted to report that the project to reduce the erosion of the southern river bank in The Meads at Wheathampstead has been completed. Read more ...
16/03/18
Luton Lea news
Water Saving Week - What can you do at work and home?
There are plenty of ways you can save water at home and work this water saving week - and every week! Read more ...
27/02/18
Luton Lea news
River morphology project begins at Manor Road Park, Luton
Affinity Water is working with Luton Borough Council and local communities to improve the biodiversity and landscape of local chalk streams, a globally-rare habitat. Read more ...
13/02/18
Luton Lea news
Schools in Luton and Houghton Regis monitor the River Lea
Schools pupils from Luton and Houghton Regis have been monitoring the River Lea's vital statistics and logging them to help understand and improve the health of the river to ensure it remains a liveable habitat for creatures. Read more ...
30/11/17
River Beane news
Government seeks consultation on new water resources national policy statement
Government consultation on developing a National Policy Statement for Water Resources and proposals to amend the definition of nationally significant water infrastructure in the Planning Act 2008. Read more ...
28/11/17
Lower Lea media coverage
Barbel Action Group featured on BBC Countryfile
The Lower Lea Barbel Acion Group was featured on BBC Countryfile on November 19th 2017. Read more ...
05/09/17
Luton Lea news
The Big Count event is coming
Join us on Friday 6 October to celebrate and investigate the River Lea in Luton. Read more ...